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).
  • Stanford's students to faculty ratio (5 to 1) is lower than Columbia University (6 to 1).
  • Columbia University (34,782 students) is larger than Stanford (18,283 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Stanford ($56,737) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia University ($49,638).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 95%.
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
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
$56,737
Test Scores
1,550 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
3.91% Acceptance Rate
80.94% Yield
Enrollment
8,049 Undergraduate
10,234 Graduate
288 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
5 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,724 Faculties (full-time)
15,271 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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