Columbia University vs Utica University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Columbia University has more expensive tuition & fees ($68,171) than Utica University ($24,308).
It is harder to admit to Columbia University than Utica University.
Columbia University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,540) than Utica University (1,130).
Columbia University has more students with 34,782 students while Utica University has 3,861 students.
Columbia University has a lower number of students per faculty with 6 to 1 while Utica University's ratio is 11 to 1.
Columbia University has more full-time faculties with 4,327 faculties while Utica University has 168 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Columbia University in the City of New York and Utica University.

Columbia University	vs.	Utica University
New York, New York	Location	Utica, New York
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$68,171	2024 Tuition & Fees	$24,308
55%	% Receiving Financial Aid	72%
$52,519	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$12,002

4.23 %	Acceptance Rates	87.19 %
63.14 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	17.30 %
1,540	SAT Score	1,130
35	ACT Score	-
95 %	Graduation Rate	55 %
1 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
98 %	Retention Rate	73 %
34,782	Student Population	3,861
4,327	Number of Faculties	168
6 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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