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Columbia University vs. Penn State Altoona

The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than Penn State Altoona ($26,958).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (98.06%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than Penn State Altoona (10.26%).
  • Columbia University's SAT score (1,550) is higher than Penn State Altoona (1,180).
  • Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Penn State Altoona (13 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Penn State Altoona (2,371 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Altoona ($10,865).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (17%).
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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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,972 In-State
$26,958 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,865
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
98.06% Acceptance Rate
10.26% Yield
Enrollment
2,371 (All undergraduate)
1 Online Students
Graduation Rate
17% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
177 Faculties (full-time)
402 Staffs (full-time)
$85,316 Faculty Salary
$64,334 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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