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Columbia University vs. Penn State Behrend

The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than Penn State Behrend ($26,958).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Penn State Behrend (96.83%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than Penn State Behrend (14.52%).
  • Columbia University's SAT score (1,550) is higher than Penn State Behrend (1,220).
  • Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Penn State Behrend (12 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Penn State Behrend (3,336 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Behrend ($11,249).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Penn State Behrend (44%).
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
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,972 In-State
$26,958 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,249
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
96.83% Acceptance Rate
14.52% Yield
Enrollment
3,244 Undergraduate
92 Graduate
12 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
256 Faculties (full-time)
583 Staffs (full-time)
$93,362 Faculty Salary
$66,925 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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