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Columbia University vs. Penn State New Kensington

The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than Penn State New Kensington ($24,134).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Penn State New Kensington (95.29%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than Penn State New Kensington (22.05%).
  • Columbia University's SAT score (1,550) is higher than Penn State New Kensington (1,190).
  • Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Penn State New Kensington (9 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Penn State New Kensington (421 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State New Kensington ($8,506).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Penn State New Kensington (28%).
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
$14,408 In-State
$24,134 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,506
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
Admission
95.29% Acceptance Rate
22.05% Yield
Enrollment
420 Undergraduate
1 Graduate
3 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
39 Faculties (full-time)
97 Staffs (full-time)
$84,750 Faculty Salary
$76,586 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
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