New York, NY · West Point, NY · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Columbia University | United States Military Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 4.0% | 12.5% |
| In-State Tuition | $71,845 | N/A |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $71,845 | N/A |
| Average Net Price | $22,520 | N/A |
| Graduation Rate | 96.0% | 87.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 35,173 | 4,473 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 6 | 6 |
GradFax Analysis
Columbia University accepts 4.0% of applicants. United States Military Academy accepts 12.5%. Columbia University graduates 96% of students in 6 years. United States Military Academy graduates 87%.
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 4.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Columbia University: 96% of students finish in 6 years. United States Military Academy is at 87%.
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.