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Overview |
Columbia | U of R | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 71% |
Admission |
Columbia | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $253 |
Diversity |
Columbia | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 12,197 students)
Columbia vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or U of R?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 3.3% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Columbia than University of Rochester ($62,570.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than U of R ($22,058 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,286 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Columbia University in the City of New York (71% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 53.7% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($61,061 vs. $39,715)
Columbia vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Columbia .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia or U of R? 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 U of R and Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than University of Rochester (93% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $36,600 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $71,000)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- Columbia graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/