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Princeton vs. Columbia University

Princeton ranked #5 and Columbia University ranked #7 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Princeton 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 Princeton ($62,688).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Princeton (4.62%).
  • Princeton has higher yield (75.48%) than Columbia University (64.92%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,550.
  • Princeton's students to faculty ratio (5 to 1) is lower than Columbia University (6 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Princeton (9,137 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Princeton ($71,529) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia University ($55,902).
  • Princeton's graduation rate (98%) is higher than Columbia University (96%).
Princeton University

Princeton University

Private, 4 years • Princeton, NJ #5 National Universities, #1 in New Jersey more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$62,688
Financial Aid
$71,529
Test Scores
1,550 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
4.62% Acceptance Rate
75.48% Yield
Enrollment
5,813 Undergraduate
3,324 Graduate
Graduation Rate
98% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
5 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,052 Faculties (full-time)
7,180 Staffs (full-time)
$228,190 Faculty Salary
$105,703 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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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
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