Columbia University vs. Cornell

Compare Graduate Tuition and Programs at Two Rivalry Colleges in Ivy League. Columbia University ranked 6th and Cornell ranked 17th in college ranking.

Columbia Universityvs.Cornell

Both Columbia University and Cornell are private. Both schools are located in New York.
  • Columbia University Graduate School has more expensive graduate school tuition of $56,279 than Cornell Graduate School ($30,085).
  • Columbia University Graduate School is larger with 25,880 graduate students than Cornell Graduate School (10,163 students).
  • Columbia University Graduate School has more graduate programs of 445 programs than Cornell Graduate School (334 programs).
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#6 in National Universities
#1 in New York
Rankings#16 in National Universities
#2 in New York
Private, 4 yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4 years
New York, NYLocationIthaca, NY
Academic
$120Graduate School Application Fee$105
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Post-Master Certificate
Offered Graduate DegreesMaster's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
445 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs334 Programs
2 ProgramsNumber of Online Graduate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$56,279Average Graduate Programs$30,085
$69,363Medical School Tuition
Student Population
34,782Total Students25,898
25,880Graduate Enrollment10,163
1,111Online Graduate Enrollment382
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109)
$9,986 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954)
$10,426 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (14 meals per week)
$6,612 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
6 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
4,327 Full-time
1,902 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,858 Full-time
155 Part-time
18,250 Full-time
2,611 Part-time
Number of Staffs10,405 Full-time
657 Part-time
$179,871 for Faculties
$90,193 Part-time
Average Salary$143,555 for Faculties
$74,527 Part-time
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