Columbia University vs Columbia College

Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. Columbia College is an independent not-for-profit two-year university transfer college located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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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 

The average salary of the graduates upon graduation is around $38,500. 


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Location Facts

Lies in the heart of NYC on Broadway and two faculties located outside Manhattan.
Main campus occupies more than six city blocks in Morningside Heights.
Landmark includes National Historic Landmarks, including the Philosophy Hall or ‘the site of the invention of the FM radio’


Columbia College’s Main Campus is a five-storey, 73,000 square foot building just east of Vancouver’s downtown core at 438 Terminal Avenue. The North Campus is across the street from the Main Campus (438 Terminal Avenue).


Library

The low memorial library is a landmark. The university owns around 23 libraries scattered across the city. 
Resources in over 450 languages, Collection of 13 million volumes, 160,000 journals and other electronic resources.


Library provides access to various resources like textbooks, e-books, journals, publications etc. 


Campus Life

Art Gallery
Theatre
Public Outdoor Sculpture
Various Cafe
St. Paul’s Chapel

The university offers it all!!!


Columbia College is located on the territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the Musqueam, Squamish, Stó:l?, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.Students enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Vancouver, one of the most spectacular cities in the world, as well as one of its cleanest and safest. Despite the modern urban setting of the city itself, Vancouver is enveloped in a natural setting of extraordinary mountains, lush forested areas and the North Pacific Ocean. The college provides various facilities like the health services, clubs and student organizations, sports facilities etc. 


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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).


Columbia college since its inception has produced thousands of distinguished professionals who have excelled in their profession. 


City Life

Total international students in NY- 11%
New York houses almost 100 public libraries
800,000+ restaurants and cafes in New York
180 public parks throughout the city
Subway system- Operates 24/7, is a cost-effective, quick, and easy


Vancouver is one of the few places in the world where a morning can be spent on the beach, with the same afternoon spent enjoying snow sports less than 30 minutes away. This is one of the reasons why Vancouver is so frequently ranked in the top 10 most desirable cities to live in the world. Public transport makes exploring and commuting to and from your studies simple and safe, with frequent and well situated bus routes and SkyTrains running from dawn until dusk.


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