MDC vs. Columbia University
MDC ranked #-1 and Columbia University ranked #7 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Miami Dade College and Columbia University in the City of New York with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than MDC ($9,661).
- Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Columbia University (3.99%).
- Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than Columbia University (64.92%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,550.
- Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than MDC (22 to 1).
- MDC (58,941 students) is larger than Columbia University (35,173 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than MDC ($5,779).
- Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than MDC (46%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,838 In-State
$9,661 out-of-state
$9,661 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,779
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
58,941 (All undergraduate)
18,051 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
667 Faculties (full-time)
2,417 Staffs (full-time)
$72,511 Faculty Salary
$67,421 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
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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