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Overview |
Adler University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,841 | 6,646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adler.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adler University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $29,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $29,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $18,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Adler University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,701 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Adler University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 1:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adler University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
Adler University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 81% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Adler University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
Adler University | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Adler University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,841 students)
Adler University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adler University or Columbia College?
- Columbia College Chicago is ?% more expensive to attend than Adler University for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Columbia College than Adler University ($29,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Adler University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received Adler University ($18,020 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Adler University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Adler University .
Adler University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adler University or Columbia College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Columbia College and Adler University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/