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Columbia University vs. Stanford

Columbia University ranked #6 and Stanford ranked #1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Stanford University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($68,171) is more expensive than Stanford ($62,484).
  • Stanford's acceptance rate (3.91%) is lower than Columbia University (4.23%).
  • Stanford has higher yield (80.94%) than Columbia University (63.14%).
  • Stanford's SAT score (1,550) is higher than Columbia University (1,540).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.
  • Columbia University (35,279 students) is larger than Stanford (18,446 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Stanford ($58,688) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia University ($52,519).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (95%) is higher than Stanford (93%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$68,171
Financial Aid
$52,519
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
4.23% Acceptance Rate
63.14% Yield
Enrollment
9,111 Undergraduate
26,168 Graduate
1,458 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,683 Faculties (full-time)
19,717 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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Stanford University

Stanford University

Private, 4 years • Stanford, CA #1 National Universities, #1 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$62,484
Financial Aid
$58,688
Test Scores
1,550 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
3.91% Acceptance Rate
80.94% Yield
Enrollment
8,054 Undergraduate
10,392 Graduate
213 Online Students
Graduation Rate
93% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,218 Faculties (full-time)
18,405 Staffs (full-time)
$191,816 Faculty Salary
$116,183 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$12,597 annual charge
-14,415 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,325 annual charge
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