Cornell University vs Columbia University in the City of New York vs New York University
This page compares Cornell University, Columbia University in the City of New York, and New York University — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in New York. New York University has the largest enrollment (28,663). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at Cornell University ($104,043). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | Cornell University | Columbia University in the City of New York | New York University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Private nonprofit | Private nonprofit | Private nonprofit |
| In-state tuition | $69,314 | $71,845 | $62,796 |
| Average net price | $28,690 | $21,590 | $37,050 |
| Median student debt | $14,000 | $21,500 | $20,500 |
| Enrollment | 15,995 | 8,973 | 28,663 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 95.4% | 96.1% | 87.6% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $87,830 | $88,535 | $64,543 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $104,043 | $102,491 | $82,509 |
| Admission rate | 8.8% | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| Average SAT score | 1,535 | 1,553 | 1,520 |