- Both Columbia University in the City of New York (Columbia University) and Brown University are private.
- Columbia University is located in New York, NY and Brown University is located in Providence, RI.
- Columbia University has more expensive tuition of $69,045 than Brown University ($68,230).
- Columbia University has tighter acceptance rate of 6.61% than Brown University (8.49%).
- Brown University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than Columbia University (1,530).
- Columbia University is larger with 34,782 students than Brown University (11,189 students).
Columbia University in the City of New York View More Rivals | Brown University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in National Universities #1 in New York | Rankings | #13 in National Universities #1 in Rhode Island |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| New York, NY | Location | Providence, RI |
Columbia University| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $69,045 | Undergraduate | $68,230 |
| $56,279 | Graduate | $67,006 |
| $49,638 | Financial Aid | $52,652 |
| Admission | ||
| $85 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 6.61% | Acceptance Rate | 8.49% |
| 61.41% | Yield | 58.91% |
| 1,530 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 34,782 | Total Students | 11,189 |
| 8,902 | Undergraduate | 7,639 |
| 25,880 | Graduate | 3,550 |
| 1,111 | Online Enrollment | 207 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduation Rate | 94% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 98% | Retention Rate | 99% |
| $115,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $89,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109) $9,986 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,196) $9,368 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $6,472 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 4,327 Full-time 1,902 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 884 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 18,250 Full-time 2,611 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,280 Full-time 374 Part-time |
| $179,871 for Faculties $90,193 Part-time | Average Salary | $146,687 for Faculties $79,341 Part-time |