# Brown Pre-College vs Columbia Pre-College: Which Program Is Right for You?

Two Ivy League pre-college summers with different shapes: Summer@Brown offers individual one- to three-week courses you can combine, while Columbia's NYC Residential Summer is a set three-week session in New York City. Pick Brown for flexibility in length and subject, Columbia for a fixed block of daily classes in the city.

Side-by-side comparison of [Brown University Pre-College Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/brown-pre-college-program) and [Columbia University Pre-College Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/columbia-university-precollege-programs). A blank row is a fact we do not hold — not a zero, and not a no.

## At a glance

| | Brown Pre-College | Columbia Pre-College |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cost | $3,096–$17,935 | $2,700 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced | Dates not announced |
| Grade eligibility | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Format | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island, United States | New York City, New York, United States |
| Program dates |  |  |
| Application destination | precollege.brown.edu | precollege.sps.columbia.edu |
| Organizer | Brown University | Columbia University School of Professional Studies |

## Brown University Pre-College Programs

Summer@Brown: over 230 courses in 1-, 2- and 3-week on-campus sessions and a 5-week hybrid.

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## Columbia University Pre-College Programs

Over 70 courses spanning a dozen subject areas, in three-week residential sessions on Columbia's campus.

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## Frequently asked questions

### Which is cheaper, Brown Pre-College or Columbia Pre-College?

Brown Pre-College: $3,096–$17,935. Columbia Pre-College: $2,700. Confirm each figure on the program's official page before budgeting.

### Can I apply to both Brown Pre-College and Columbia Pre-College?

The application destinations are evaluated independently. Brown Pre-College: precollege.brown.edu. Columbia Pre-College: precollege.sps.columbia.edu. Review each provider's current instructions before assuming either application is open or compatible with the other.

### Which is better for college applications, Brown Pre-College or Columbia Pre-College?

We do not rank enrichment programs by admissions value. Use the comparison to assess whether each program's documented constraints fit your situation, and check the details that decide it for you on each program's official page.

### What grades can apply to Brown Pre-College and Columbia Pre-College?

Brown Pre-College: Grades 8–12. Columbia Pre-College: Grades 9–12. Eligibility can change between cycles, so confirm it on each program's official page before applying.

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