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Columbia University vs. Brown

Columbia University ranked #6 and Brown ranked #13 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Brown University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Brown's tuition ($68,230) is more expensive than Columbia University ($68,171).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (4.23%) is lower than Brown (5.23%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (63.14%) than Brown (63.10%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,540.
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.
  • Columbia University (34,782 students) is larger than Brown (11,189 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Brown ($52,652) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia University ($49,638).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (95%) is higher than Brown (94%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$68,171
Financial Aid
$49,638
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
4.23% Acceptance Rate
63.14% Yield
Enrollment
8,902 Undergraduate
25,880 Graduate
1,111 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,327 Faculties (full-time)
18,250 Staffs (full-time)
$179,871 Faculty Salary
$90,193 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,440 annual charge
-13,284 capacity
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Brown University

Brown University

Private, 4 years • Providence, RI #13 National Universities, #1 in Rhode Island more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$68,230
Financial Aid
$52,652
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
5.23% Acceptance Rate
63.10% Yield
Enrollment
7,639 Undergraduate
3,550 Graduate
207 Online Students
Graduation Rate
94% Graduation Rate
99% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
884 Faculties (full-time)
4,280 Staffs (full-time)
$146,687 Faculty Salary
$79,341 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,650 annual charge
-5,336 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,948 annual charge
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