Columbia University vs. Central Penn
Columbia University ranked #7 and Central Penn ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Central Penn College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than Central Penn ($19,854).
- Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Central Penn (18.46%).
- Central Penn has higher yield (83.41%) than Columbia University (64.92%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,550.
- Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Central Penn (7 to 1).
- Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Central Penn (684 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Central Penn ($7,673).
- Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Central Penn (51%).

Columbia University in the City of New York
Private, 4 years • New York, NY #7 National Universities, #1 in New York more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$70,517
Financial Aid
$55,902
Test Scores
1,550 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
3.99% Acceptance Rate
64.92% Yield
Enrollment
9,164 Undergraduate
26,009 Graduate
1,499 Online Students
Graduation Rate
96% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,683 Faculties (full-time)
19,717 Staffs (full-time)
$193,642 Faculty Salary
$99,867 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$19,854
Financial Aid
$7,673
Test Scores
Admission
18.46% Acceptance Rate
83.41% Yield
Enrollment
671 Undergraduate
13 Graduate
361 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
38 Faculties (full-time)
100 Staffs (full-time)
$48,419 Faculty Salary
$70,261 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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