UPenn vs. Columbia University
Compare tuition and admission statistics between two rival schools - UPenn and Columbia University where UPenn is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in Philadelphia, PA and Columbia University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in New York, NY.
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- Both are Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years schools.
- Columbia University has more expensive tuition & fees ($60,578) than UPenn ($57,770).
- It is harder to admit to Columbia University than UPenn.
- Both UPenn and Columbia University have the same submitted SAT scores (1,505).
- UPenn has higher submitted ACT score (103) than Columbia University (102).
- Columbia University has more full-time faculties with 4,133 faculties while UPenn has 2,129 full-time faculties.
Next table compares the two rival schools - University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University in the City of New York.
| UPenn | vs. | Columbia University |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Location | New York, New York |
| 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) |
| $57,770 | Tuition & Fees | $60,578 |
| 52% ($40,420) | % Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount) | 60% ($41,752) |
| $40,420 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $41,752 |
| 9.30 % | Acceptance Rates | 6.61 % |
| 65.37 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 61.41 % |
| 1,505 | SAT Score | 1,505 |
| 103 | ACT Score | 102 |
| 96 % | Graduation Rate | 95 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2 % |
| 98 % | Retention Rate | 98 % |
| 6,106 | Student Population | 6,106 |
| 2,129 | Number of Faculties | 4,133 |
| 6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC, Study Abroad |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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