Harvard University vs. Columbia University Financial Aid Comparison

In average, 54% of full-time first-time beginning undergraduate students (freshmen) have received grants and/or scholarships at Harvard University vs. Columbia University. The average financial aid amount received is $61,431.

For all undergraduate students, 51.50% received grants/scholarship and the average aid amount is $52,536

The 2024 average tuition & fees for the schools is $64,061.

The average cost of attendance (COA) including tuition & fees, book & supplies, and living costs for Harvard University vs. Columbia University is $88,146 and, after receiving financial aid, the actual cost is down to $26,715.

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Harvard University vs. Columbia University Financial Aid Comparison

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Financial Aid Comparison Table
School Name	Tuition & Fees		Beginning Undergraduate Students (Freshmen)		All Undergraduate Students
School Name	In-State	Out-of-State	Percent Receiving Aid	Average Amounts	Percent Receiving Aid	Average Amounts
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY	$69,045		52.00%	$61,061	57.00%	$49,638
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA	$59,076		56.00%	$61,801	46.00%	$55,433
Average	-	$64,061	54%	$61,431	52%	$52,536

*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)