Collaboration/Competitive at Columbia University in the City of New York (StudentsReview ™)

Breakdown of “Collaboration/Competitive” at Columbia

By Gender

Males	B-
Females	B-

By Major

Architecture	B+
Architecture & Urban Planning Department	B-
Art & Design Department	F
Astronomy	A+
Biology	B+
Chemical Engineering	B-
Chemistry	B
Computer Science	B
Economics	B-
Electrical Engineering	B-
Engineering Department	C
English	B+
History/Histories (art history/etc.)	B-
Industrial Operations Engineering	C+
Journalism	B+
Language - French/Spanish/etc.	A
Music - Composition/Theory	C
Music - Performance	A
Other	B
Philosophy	A-
Physics	C-
Political Science	B
PreMed and Medical	A
PreVet and Veterinary	F
Psychology	C-
Sociology	B-
Undecided	C-

Against similar schools

Collaboration/Competitive compared with similar schools in class.

Columbia University in the City of New York
B-
Average of All Schools
B
Average of schools in class
B+
Harvard University
B
Yale University
B+
Cornell University
B
Princeton University
B
Brown University
A-
Stanford University
B+
University of California - Berkeley
B
F
A+

Collaboration/Competitive

“the city is incredibile. the core classes will kick your ass or be a breeze, depending on the professor you get. check culpa.info for student reviews ...Read full comment

“I would not recommend Columbia for those seeking an education in music. The joint program with Juilliard that is so highly touted in Columbia's broch...Read full comment

“I love Columbia and think it offers a college experience like no other university or college in the U.S.; that said, I realize that it's not for every...Read full comment

“I just finished my freshman year here, so take everything with a small grain of salt... that said, I think it's easy for alumna to say "Well, it was r...Read full comment

“I'd highly recommend the academics at Columbia to everyone. However, the rest of the university experience can be somewhat lacking. While having a u...Read full comment

“My first year at this school was a nightmare because so many unfortunate incidents happened to me. But now I'm a sophomore, and my opinion of columbia...Read full comment

“... Competition for grades is intense and neither teachers nor students are helpful ...Read full comment

“I love Columbia and New York City!Read full comment

“First of all, I graduated from the College more than 15 years ago, so I am not up to date on the current state of affairs. But I will say that having ...Read full comment

“Do not be swayed by the city life! Yes , CU is in an exciting city, but depending on your major you won't see or experience much of it. In general, if...Read full comment

“As an biomedical engineering major the work load is pretty crazy. Not to mention there is so much out there in the city for me to do, instead I have t...Read full comment

“Columbia is a fantastic place to learn. All of my professors are at the top of their respective fields and at least seem like they care about us as s...Read full comment

“Columbia is a good place to go if you want to think. It's also a good place to go if you love literature. The professors are attentive and have an a...Read full comment

“You will be miserable here. Its nice to have access to the city, but you will feel so bogged down with school work and the expensiveness of the city ...Read full comment

“Columbia University was a good school for critical thinking. II needed to know that working in the field of theatre while in school caused a confli...Read full comment

“CU is superb but not user-friendly. To be successful there, as in New York generally, one has to be focused, sharp, alert, and goal-oriented. You have...Read full comment

“ There is a striking lack of commitment and communication between the Columbia's administration and students. In short, administrators are unresponsi...Read full comment

“You go to Columbia for New York City. Not only is it great for going out, but it is a culture learning tool and provides opportunities not available a...Read full comment

“I love Columbia U. There are always so manythings to do. I am surrounded by the whole city, and it is for me to feel lonely.Read full comment

“Columbia is a great place to go to college - from being in the city to being with the greatest minds in so many fields. I'm a poli sci-econ major, so ...Read full comment

“Applied Math in the College (This particular department is full of the kindest, friendliest, most helpful people you'll ever meet.) The quality of...Read full comment

“Columbia will be an excellent experience if you know what you're getting into. Use New York City to the fullest.Read full comment

“Professors won't give a dime of their time unless you meet their snooty expectations. At Columbia, "dumb questions" are simply dumb, not simply becaus...Read full comment

“I came from Chicago, so I wasn't expecting to have a problem being in the city. And I'm not. The city is great. It's the school that's killing me. ...Read full comment

“Of course my experience here isn't finished, but in all, being at Columbia and especially being in New York City is very different from what I expecte...Read full comment

“Columbia is a mixed bag; to repeat the classic cliche, it is not for everyone. Like New York, it is large, complex, impersonal, aggressive, and diffic...Read full comment

“I had no idea what to expect upon arriving at CU. But I can say this. Honestly, I couldn't possibly imagine a more amazing place. Everyone you meet is...Read full comment

“Columbia is an absolutely top-tier institution with solid faculty, resources, and students. It is one of the most popular Ivies, and there's more to ...Read full comment

“Being able to get an Ivy League degree and not have to leave in the middle of nowhere is amazing. New York City is our campus. We have the access to t...Read full comment

“I've been out of Columbia and out of New York for a number of years now, and I'm amazed by the remarkable difference in perspective that has taken pla...Read full comment

“I applied early to Columbia, having fallen in love with the core and the city. The core did not disappoint -- I have worked closely with excellent pr...Read full comment

“Don't be afraid of the city, embrace it.Read full comment

“You'll get out of Columbia what you put in. A great place for extremely bright, intellectually curious, driven, and mature self-starters who are comfo...Read full comment

“Just like any other school, it's what you make of it. The course-work was intense, but I learned a great deal, and now looking back at my experience, ...Read full comment

“An amazing university, the right choice for anyone who can handle the city, and steller academics at the same timeRead full comment

“This is a great university. It doesn't get much better than attending an Ivy League university in New York City.Read full comment