Columbia University vs. Highline

The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Highline College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than Highline ($5,332).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Columbia University (3.99%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) 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 Highline (13 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Highline (5,592 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Highline ($6,234).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Highline (35%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
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
Campus Living
Highline College

Highline College

Public, 4 years • Des Moines, WA more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$4,772 In-State
$5,332 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,234
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
5,592 (All undergraduate)
2,081 Online Students
Graduation Rate
35% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
154 Faculties (full-time)
476 Staffs (full-time)
$96,640 Faculty Salary
$74,704 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Graduation
Add a College
Graduation
Add a College
Graduation
Add a College