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Overview |
Columbia | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 86% |
Admission |
Columbia | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
Columbia | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | Yeshiva University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Yeshiva University based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 6,056 students)
Columbia vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or Yeshiva University?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Columbia than Yeshiva University ($62,570.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Yeshiva University ($22,058 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 17.6% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($13,850 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Columbia University in the City of New York (86% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 97.3% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($61,061 vs. $30,955)
Columbia vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 244 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Yeshiva University (93% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $35,400 more per year than Yeshiva University graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $72,200)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Yeshiva University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/