Columbia University vs. UPenn

Compare Graduate Tuition and Programs at Two Rivalry Colleges in Ivy League. Columbia University ranked 6th and UPenn ranked 7th in college ranking.

Columbia Universityvs.UPenn

Both Columbia University and UPenn are private. Columbia University is located in New York, NY and UPenn is located in Philadelphia, PA.
  • Columbia University Graduate School has more expensive graduate school tuition of $56,279 than UPenn Graduate School ($46,034).
  • Columbia University Graduate School is larger with 25,880 graduate students than UPenn Graduate School (16,951 students).
  • Columbia University Graduate School has more graduate programs of 445 programs than UPenn Graduate School (406 programs).
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#6 in National Universities
#1 in New York
Rankings#7 in National Universities
#1 in Pennsylvania
Private, 4 yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4 years
New York, NYLocationPhiladelphia, PA
Academic
$120Graduate School Application Fee$90
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
Post-Master Certificate
445 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs406 Programs
2 ProgramsNumber of Online Graduate Programs18 Programs
Tuition & Fees
$56,279Average Graduate Programs$46,034
$69,363Medical School Tuition$69,263
Student Population
34,782Total Students28,201
25,880Graduate Enrollment16,951
1,111Online Graduate Enrollment2,733
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109)
$9,986 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,316)
$11,754 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
6 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio8 to 1
4,327 Full-time
1,902 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,248 Full-time
288 Part-time
18,250 Full-time
2,611 Part-time
Number of Staffs17,760 Full-time
1,696 Part-time
$179,871 for Faculties
$90,193 Part-time
Average Salary$172,360 for Faculties
$78,889 Part-time
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