Columbia University vs. Harvard University
Compare tuition and admission statistics between two rival schools - Columbia University and Harvard University where Columbia University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in New York, NY and Harvard University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in Cambridge, MA.
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- Both are Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years schools.
- Columbia University has more expensive tuition & fees ($61,788) than Harvard University ($51,925).
- It is harder to admit to Harvard University than Columbia University.
- Harvard University has higher submitted SAT score (1,505) than Columbia University (1,505).
- Harvard University has higher submitted ACT score (102) than Columbia University (102).
- Harvard University has more students with 31,566 students while Columbia University has 31,077 students.
- Columbia University has more full-time faculties with 4,133 faculties while Harvard University has 2,155 full-time faculties.
Next table compares the two rival schools - Columbia University in the City of New York and Harvard University.
| Columbia University | vs. | Harvard University |
|---|---|---|
| New York, New York | Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $61,788 | Tuition & Fees | $51,925 |
| 60 (0.73%) | Number Receiving Financial Aid | 43 (0.43%) |
| $41,752 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $47,145 |
| 6.61 % | Acceptance Rates | 5.16 % |
| 61.41 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 82.82 % |
| 1,505 | SAT Score | 1,515 |
| 102 | ACT Score | 103 |
| 96 % | Graduation Rate | 98 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 98 % | Retention Rate | 99 % |
| 31,077 | Student Population | 31,566 |
| 4,133 | Number of Faculties | 2,155 |
| 6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| ROTC, Study Abroad | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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