Columbia University vs. Howard Payne
Columbia University ranked #7 and Howard Payne ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Howard Payne University 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 Howard Payne ($34,982).
- Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Howard Payne (67.37%).
- Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than Howard Payne (26.97%).
- Columbia University's SAT score (1,550) is higher than Howard Payne (1,000).
- Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Howard Payne (10 to 1).
- Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Howard Payne (809 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Howard Payne ($27,099).
- Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Howard Payne (28%).

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
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$34,982
Financial Aid
$27,099
Test Scores
1,000 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
67.37% Acceptance Rate
26.97% Yield
Enrollment
751 Undergraduate
58 Graduate
79 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
49% Transfer-out Rate
52% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
52 Faculties (full-time)
182 Staffs (full-time)
$61,580 Faculty Salary
$44,832 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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