- Both University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and Columbia University in the City of New York (Columbia University) are private.
- UPenn is located in Philadelphia, PA and Columbia University is located in New York, NY.
- Columbia University has more expensive tuition of $69,045 than UPenn ($66,104).
- Columbia University has tighter acceptance rate of 6.61% than UPenn (9.30%).
- UPenn has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than Columbia University (1,530).
- Columbia University is larger with 34,782 students than UPenn (28,201 students).
University of Pennsylvania View More Rivals | Columbia University in the City of New York View More Rivals | |
| #7 in National Universities #1 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #6 in National Universities #1 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Philadelphia, PA | Location | New York, NY |
UPenn| Known as | Columbia University | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $66,104 | Undergraduate | $69,045 |
| $46,034 | Graduate | $56,279 |
| $47,776 | Financial Aid | $49,638 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $90 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 9.30% | Acceptance Rate | 6.61% |
| 65.37% | Yield | 61.41% |
| 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 28,201 | Total Students | 34,782 |
| 11,250 | Undergraduate | 8,902 |
| 16,951 | Graduate | 25,880 |
| 2,733 | Online Enrollment | 1,111 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduation Rate | 95% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $131,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $115,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,316) $11,754 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109) $9,986 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 2,248 Full-time 288 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,327 Full-time 1,902 Part-time |
| 17,760 Full-time 1,696 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 18,250 Full-time 2,611 Part-time |
| $172,360 for Faculties $78,889 Part-time | Average Salary | $179,871 for Faculties $90,193 Part-time |