Cornell vs. Columbia University

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

Cornellvs.Columbia University

Both Cornell and Columbia University 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 is more graduate programs of 445 programs than Cornell Graduate School (334 programs).
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#16 in National Universities
#2 in New York
Rankings#6 in National Universities
#1 in New York
Private, 4 yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4 years
Ithaca, NYLocationNew York, NY
Academic
$105Graduate School Application Fee$120
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Offered Graduate DegreesMaster's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Post-Master Certificate
334 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs445 Programs
Number of Online Graduate Programs2 Programs
Tuition & Fees
$30,085Average Graduate Programs$56,279
Medical School Tuition$69,363
Student Population
25,898Total Students34,782
10,163Graduate Enrollment25,880
382Online Graduate Enrollment1,111
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: 8,954)
$10,426 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109)
$9,986 average annual costs
✔ (14 meals per week)
$6,612 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
9 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio6 to 1
1,858 Full-time
155 Part-time
Number of Faculties4,327 Full-time
1,902 Part-time
10,405 Full-time
657 Part-time
Number of Staffs18,250 Full-time
2,611 Part-time
$143,555 for Faculties
$74,527 Part-time
Average Salary$179,871 for Faculties
$90,193 Part-time
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