NECO vs. Columbia University
NECO ranked #-1 and Columbia University ranked #7 in national university ranking. The following statements compare New England College of Optometry 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 Columbia University ($70,517).
- 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.
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.
- Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than NECO (515 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia University ($55,902).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 96%.

Offered Degrees
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
Financial Aid
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
-1 Undergraduate
515 Graduate
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
44 Faculties (full-time)
139 Staffs (full-time)
$99,702 Faculty Salary
$90,635 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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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