Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England.
| Columbia University | University of Oxford | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 8.4 Out of 10 | 8.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 12 US News 2024 # 17 Times Higher Education 2024 # 23 QS World University 2024 | # 1 Times Higher Education 2024 # 3 QS World University 2024 # 1 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 17 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 4 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 4 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 4 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 1 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 7 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -23 PG Programs -58 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -22 PG Programs -47 Doctorate Programs -17 |
| Acceptance Rate | 7.0 % | 17.5 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 680 IELTS - 7 SAT - 1410 TOEFL - 100 | GMAT - 690 GRE updated - 320 IELTS - 7 SAT - 1470 TOEFL - 100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 58440 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 53040 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10416 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 39010 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 37894 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14070 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Columbia University is one of the top private universities in New York City, United States. It is ranked #22 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Ranked #18 in Graduate Employability Rank Base Salaries by the following degrees: Bachelor (Other): $500,000 Other Degree: $280,000 Doctorate: $200,000 Executive MBA: $175,000 MBA: $150,000 Executive Masters: $147,000 | University of Oxford is one of the top public universities in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is ranked #4 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Degree Average Salary Executive Masters $140,000 Masters in Management $135,000 Executive MBA $127,000 Masters of Arts $107,000 LLM $101,000 Bachelor (Other) $99,000 |
| application requirements | Academic transcripts, 2-3 LORs, SOPs/ Essays, Resume, School report, Standardized tests, Proof of English language proficiency, Additional requirements (work experience, interview, research proposal, etc.) | CBSE/ICSE/State Boards certificate with 85-95% (varies with program); 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement; Resume; Standardized test scores; Interview; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional Requirements (Work experience, Research proposals, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Teachers College at Columbia University Columbia Business School | Said Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 11 reviews | 8.6/10 Read 5 reviews |
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| General Facts | Columbia University | University of Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1754 | 1096 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 |
| Male:Female | 52% Male, 48% Female | 54% Male, 46% Female |
| Location Facts | Lies in the heart of NYC on Broadway and two faculties located outside Manhattan. | A collegiate research university in Oxford, England; 39 Oxford colleges; located in south England, 90 minutes from London. |
| Library | The low memorial library is a landmark. The university owns around 23 libraries scattered across the city. | University has over 100 libraries. Bodleian Libraries include university’s main library and 30 other libraries across Oxford having over 12 million printed books and 80,000 e-journals. Also, every college has its own library. |
| Campus Life | Art Gallery The university offers it all!!! | University has over 400 student societies including Oxford Union (debating society), Music Society, Dramatic Society, etc. Two weekly university newspapers are published: Cherwell and The Oxford Student. |
| Hostel | #First-Year Residents - $10416 | #Accommodation - $9450 |
| Famous Alumni | Barak Obama (Former US President), Alexander Hamilton (founding father of USA), Alicia Keys (singer), Sara Ali Khan (actress), Dorothy Irene Height (Women rights activist), Jake Gyllenhall (actor). | 30 British Prime Ministers, 55 Nobel Prize winners, 120 Olympic medal winners; Helen Fielding (author), Edward de Bono (philosopher), Hugh Grant (actor), Stephen Hawking (physicist), Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (cricketer) |
| City Life |
Total international students in NY- 11% | The city is center for art and culture and has an amazing nightlife to offer. It has museums with ancient Egyptian artifacts, a new theatre dedicated to comedy scenes, and modern art galleries. The rive Isis beautifies the whole city. There are various authentic cuisine cafes and restaurants in the city offering a wide variety of food and drinking options. The unemployment rate is 3.1% |
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