Brown University vs. Columbia University in the City of New York (Columbia University)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Ivy League

  • Both Brown University and Columbia University in the City of New York (Columbia University) are private.
  • Brown University is located in Providence, RI and Columbia University is located in New York, NY.
  • 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).
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#13 in National Universities
#1 in Rhode Island
Rankings#6 in National Universities
#1 in New York
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Providence, RILocationNew York, NY
Known asColumbia University
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$68,230Undergraduate$69,045
$67,006Graduate$56,279
$52,652Financial Aid$49,638
Admission
$75 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$85 undergraduate
$120 graduate
8.49%Acceptance Rate6.61%
58.91%Yield61.41%
1,540 SAT, 35 ACTTest Scores1,530 SAT, 35 ACT
Student Population
11,189Total Students34,782
7,639Undergraduate8,902
3,550Graduate25,880
207Online Enrollment1,111
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
94%Graduation Rate95%
Transfer-out Rate
99%Retention Rate98%
$89,100Average Earning after Graduation$115,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,196)
$9,368 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109)
$9,986 average annual costs
✔ (20 meals per week)
$6,472 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
6 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio6 to 1
884 Full-time
111 Part-time
Number of Faculties4,327 Full-time
1,902 Part-time
4,280 Full-time
374 Part-time
Number of Staffs18,250 Full-time
2,611 Part-time
$146,687 for Faculties
$79,341 Part-time
Average Salary$179,871 for Faculties
$90,193 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023