IWU vs. Columbia University
IWU ranked #-1 and Columbia University ranked #7 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Illinois Wesleyan University and Columbia University in the City of New York 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 IWU ($57,704).
- Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than IWU (39.31%).
- Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than IWU (12.27%).
- Columbia University's SAT score (1,550) is higher than IWU (1,240).
- Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than IWU (12 to 1).
- Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than IWU (1,582 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than IWU ($38,601).
- Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than IWU (75%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$57,704
Financial Aid
$38,601
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
39.31% Acceptance Rate
12.27% Yield
Enrollment
1,582 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
108 Faculties (full-time)
392 Staffs (full-time)
$79,455 Faculty Salary
$58,159 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

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
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