Columbia University vs. CIA
Columbia University ranked #7 and CIA ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Cleveland Institute of Art 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 CIA ($48,700).
- Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than CIA (61.35%).
- Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than CIA (19.83%).
- Columbia University's SAT score (1,550) is higher than CIA (1,150).
- Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than CIA (9 to 1).
- Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than CIA (545 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than CIA ($31,295).
- Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than CIA (58%).

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
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$48,700
Financial Aid
$31,295
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
61.35% Acceptance Rate
19.83% Yield
Enrollment
545 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
51 Faculties (full-time)
138 Staffs (full-time)
$64,210 Faculty Salary
$64,954 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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