Chicago vs. Columbia University
Chicago ranked #9 and Columbia University ranked #6 in national university ranking. The following statements compare University of Chicago 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 ($69,045) is more expensive than Chicago ($66,939).
- Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.95%) is lower than Chicago (5.43%).
- Chicago has higher yield (84.80%) than Columbia University (64.06%).
- Chicago's SAT score (1,540) is higher than Columbia University (1,530).
- Chicago's students to faculty ratio (5 to 1) is lower than Columbia University (6 to 1).
- Columbia University (34,782 students) is larger than Chicago (18,339 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($49,638) has higher amount of financial aid than Chicago ($43,934).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 95%.
University of Chicago
Private, 4 years • Chicago, IL #9 National Universities, #1 in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$66,939
Financial Aid
$43,934
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
5.43% Acceptance Rate
84.80% Yield
Enrollment
7,595 Undergraduate
10,744 Graduate
28 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
99% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
5 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,376 Faculties (full-time)
10,396 Staffs (full-time)
$158,597 Faculty Salary
$86,138 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,573 capacity
Columbia University in the City of New York
Private, 4 years • New York, NY #6 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
$69,045
Financial Aid
$49,638
Test Scores
1,530 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
3.95% Acceptance Rate
64.06% Yield
Enrollment
8,902 Undergraduate
25,880 Graduate
1,111 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,327 Faculties (full-time)
18,250 Staffs (full-time)
$179,871 Faculty Salary
$90,193 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,986 annual charge
-13,109 capacity
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