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Overview |
Columbia | NYU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 45% |
Admission |
Columbia | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1470/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
Columbia | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Columbia | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | NYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than Columbia based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 34,782 students)
Columbia vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or NYU?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 13% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Columbia than New York University ($62,570.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than NYU ($22,058 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 24.5% lower than costs at New York University ($16,286 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia University in the City of New York than New York University (52% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 29.7% larger than aid received New York University ($61,061 vs. $47,096)
Columbia vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 113 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at NYU (3.79)
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (12.5%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia or NYU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NYU and Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than New York University (93% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $31,600 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $76,000)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Columbia graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More NYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/