Columbia University vs. Northwest
Columbia University ranked #7 and Northwest ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Northwest College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than Northwest ($11,262).
- 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 Northwest (14 to 1).
- Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Northwest (1,486 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Northwest ($7,726).
- Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Northwest (49%).

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
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$4,962 In-State
$11,262 out-of-state
$11,262 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,726
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
1,486 (All undergraduate)
271 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
52 Faculties (full-time)
137 Staffs (full-time)
$66,620 Faculty Salary
$58,297 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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