Columbia University vs. SMC

The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Spartanburg Methodist College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than SMC ($20,650).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than SMC (78.16%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than SMC (27.99%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,550.
  • Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than SMC (16 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than SMC (1,119 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($15,943).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than SMC (43%).
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
Spartanburg Methodist College

Spartanburg Methodist College

Private, 4 years • Spartanburg, SC more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$20,650
Financial Aid
$15,943
Test Scores
Admission
78.16% Acceptance Rate
27.99% Yield
Enrollment
1,119 (All undergraduate)
185 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
33% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
37 Faculties (full-time)
153 Staffs (full-time)
$52,788 Faculty Salary
$56,551 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Graduation
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