Columbia University vs. Penn State Scranton
Columbia University ranked #7 and Penn State Scranton ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than Penn State Scranton ($25,392).
- Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Penn State Scranton (98.52%).
- Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than Penn State Scranton (8.57%).
- Columbia University's SAT score (1,550) is higher than Penn State Scranton (1,190).
- Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Penn State Scranton (11 to 1).
- Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Penn State Scranton (800 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Scranton ($10,351).
- Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Penn State Scranton (39%).

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
$15,208 In-State
$25,392 out-of-state
$25,392 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,351
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
Admission
98.52% Acceptance Rate
8.57% Yield
Enrollment
800 (All undergraduate)
3 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
58 Faculties (full-time)
122 Staffs (full-time)
$87,987 Faculty Salary
$65,852 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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