Columbia University vs. Penn College
Columbia University ranked #7 and Penn College ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Pennsylvania College of Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than Penn College ($25,680).
- 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 Penn College (14 to 1).
- Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Penn College (4,575 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn College ($9,919).
- Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Penn College (53%).

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
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$17,940 In-State
$25,680 out-of-state
$25,680 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,919
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
4,526 Undergraduate
49 Graduate
331 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
265 Faculties (full-time)
850 Staffs (full-time)
$88,361 Faculty Salary
$62,157 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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