Palo Alto vs. Columbia University

The following statements compare Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto ($24,604).
  • 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 Palo Alto (15 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Palo Alto (1,065 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Palo Alto ($10,365).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 96%.
Palo Alto University

Palo Alto University

Private, 4 years • Palo Alto, CA more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$24,604
Financial Aid
$10,365
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
14 Undergraduate
1,051 Graduate
343 Online Students
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
46 Faculties (full-time)
118 Staffs (full-time)
$145,668 Faculty Salary
$120,447 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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
Graduation
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