Columbia University vs. Villanova

Columbia University ranked #6 and Villanova ranked #35 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Villanova University 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 Villanova ($64,701).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.95%) is lower than Villanova (23.39%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (64.06%) than Villanova (31.90%).
  • Columbia University's SAT score (1,530) is higher than Villanova (1,440).
  • Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Villanova (10 to 1).
  • Columbia University (34,782 students) is larger than Villanova (10,383 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($49,638) has higher amount of financial aid than Villanova ($38,902).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (95%) is higher than Villanova (90%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,986 annual charge
-13,109 capacity
Villanova University

Villanova University

Private, 4 years • Villanova, PA #35 National Universities, #6 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$64,701
Financial Aid
$38,902
Test Scores
1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
23.39% Acceptance Rate
31.90% Yield
Enrollment
6,989 Undergraduate
3,394 Graduate
1,267 Online Students
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
720 Faculties (full-time)
2,448 Staffs (full-time)
$104,360 Faculty Salary
$74,899 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,587 annual charge
-5,400 capacity
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