New York, NY · West Point, NY · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Columbia University | United States Military Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 4.2% | 14.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $69,045 | — |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $69,045 | — |
| Average Net Price | $16,526 | — |
| Graduation Rate | 95.0% | 85.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Columbia University accepts 4.2% of applicants. United States Military Academy accepts 14.0%. Columbia University graduates 95% of students in 6 years. United States Military Academy graduates 85%.
Bottom Line
United States Military Academy is public; Columbia University is private. If you're an in-state student, United States Military Academy will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Columbia University. It accepts 4.2% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Columbia University: 95% of students finish in 6 years. United States Military Academy is at 85%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.