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

Two Rivalry Colleges in Ivy League

  • Both Columbia University in the City of New York (Columbia University) and Cornell University are private.
  • Both schools are located in New York.
  • Columbia University has more expensive tuition of $69,045 than Cornell University ($66,014).
  • Columbia University has tighter acceptance rate of 6.61% than Cornell University (12.67%).
  • Cornell University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than Columbia University (1,530).
  • Columbia University is larger with 34,782 students than Cornell University (25,898 students).
Columbia University in the City of New York

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#6 in National Universities
#1 in New York
Rankings#16 in National Universities
#2 in New York
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
New York, NYLocationIthaca, NY
Columbia UniversityKnown as
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$69,045Undergraduate$66,014
$56,279Graduate$30,085
$49,638Financial Aid$54,352
Admission
$85 undergraduate
$120 graduate
Application Fee$80 undergraduate
$105 graduate
6.61%Acceptance Rate12.67%
61.41%Yield56.17%
1,530 SAT, 35 ACTTest Scores1,530 SAT, 34 ACT
Student Population
34,782Total Students25,898
8,902Undergraduate15,735
25,880Graduate10,163
1,111Online Enrollment382
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
95%Graduation Rate95%
Transfer-out Rate
98%Retention Rate97%
$115,600Average Earning after Graduation$101,200
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
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109)
$9,986 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954)
$10,426 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (14 meals per week)
$6,612 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
6 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
4,327 Full-time
1,902 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,858 Full-time
155 Part-time
18,250 Full-time
2,611 Part-time
Number of Staffs10,405 Full-time
657 Part-time
$179,871 for Faculties
$90,193 Part-time
Average Salary$143,555 for Faculties
$74,527 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