College comparison

Columbia vs Penn

Side-by-side admissions data for Columbia University and University of Pennsylvania. See which school matches your profile.

Which is right for you?

Columbia and Penn weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Spike / distinctive talentColumbia values this more

Columbia: Very importantPenn: Important

Manhattan-based Ivy with a famous Core Curriculum and global research footprint.

Home of Wharton — the most pre-professional Ivy, popular for finance and tech.

AdmitPath scores your profile across 7 dimensions and shows you, honestly, where you stand at each school.

College comparison

Side-by-side admissions data for Columbia University and University of Pennsylvania. See which school matches your profile.

Columbia and Penn weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Spike / distinctive talentColumbia values this more

Columbia: Very importantPenn: Important

Manhattan-based Ivy with a famous Core Curriculum and global research footprint.

Home of Wharton — the most pre-professional Ivy, popular for finance and tech.

AdmitPath scores your profile across 7 dimensions and shows you, honestly, where you stand at each school.