This database was last updated in March 2017 and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data is available from the U.S. Dept. of Education’s College Scorecard.
Head to Head: Which School Helps Poor Students More?
Compare the 2014 performance of any two schools on how well they support their low-income students.
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Columbia University in the City of New York
Private not-for-profit, 4-year
Research University
Endowment: $9.22 billion
Pell Grantees
21.4%
of undergraduates in 2014
Low-Income Students Paid
$9,142
per year, on average
Discount Off Total Cost
86%
for low-income families
Median Federal Debt
$25,550
for Pell grantees
Nonrepayment Rate (Pell Students)
30.9%
3-Year Rate, Federal Loans
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