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Columbia University vs. Palo Alto

The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Palo Alto College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than Palo Alto ($9,952).
  • 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 Palo Alto (31 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Palo Alto (12,395 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Palo Alto ($5,082).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Palo Alto (33%).
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
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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College

Public, 4 years • San Antonio, TX more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$5,542 In-State
$9,952 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,082
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
12,395 (All undergraduate)
4,882 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
31 to 1 Students to Faculty
135 Faculties (full-time)
336 Staffs (full-time)
$70,483 Faculty Salary
$68,580 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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