- Both Cornell University and Columbia University in the City of New York (Columbia 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%).
- Columbia University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than Cornell University (1,530).
- Columbia University is larger with 34,782 students than Cornell University (25,898 students).
Cornell University View More Rivals | Columbia University in the City of New York View More Rivals | |
| #16 in National Universities #2 in New York | Rankings | #6 in National Universities #1 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Ithaca, NY | Location | New York, NY |
| Known as | Columbia University | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | ||
| $66,014 | Undergraduate | $69,045 |
| $30,085 | Graduate | $56,279 |
| $54,352 | Financial Aid | $49,638 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $105 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 12.67% | Acceptance Rate | 6.61% |
| 56.17% | Yield | 61.41% |
| 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,898 | Total Students | 34,782 |
| 15,735 | Undergraduate | 8,902 |
| 10,163 | Graduate | 25,880 |
| 382 | Online Enrollment | 1,111 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduation Rate | 95% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 97% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $101,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $115,600 |
| 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 |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954) $10,426 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109) $9,986 average annual costs |
| ✔ (14 meals per week) $6,612 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 1,858 Full-time 155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,327 Full-time 1,902 Part-time |
| 10,405 Full-time 657 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 18,250 Full-time 2,611 Part-time |
| $143,555 for Faculties $74,527 Part-time | Average Salary | $179,871 for Faculties $90,193 Part-time |