Columbia University vs. Rio Grande
Columbia University ranked #7 and Rio Grande ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and University of Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande ($20,560).
- Columbia University's acceptance rate (4.23%) is lower than Columbia University (4.23%).
- Columbia University has higher yield (63.14%) than Columbia University (63.14%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,540.
- Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Rio Grande (15 to 1).
- Columbia University (35,279 students) is larger than Rio Grande (2,168 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($52,519) has higher amount of financial aid than Rio Grande ($8,002).
- Columbia University's graduation rate (95%) is higher than Rio Grande (32%).

Columbia University in the City of New York
Private, 4 years • New York, NY #7 National Universities, #1 in New York more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
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
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,440 annual charge
-13,284 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$20,560
Financial Aid
$8,002
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
2,030 Undergraduate
138 Graduate
203 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
66 Faculties (full-time)
193 Staffs (full-time)
$53,574 Faculty Salary
$43,012 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-515 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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