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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Central Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $227 |
Diversity |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 42% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 217.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.7% higher at Columbia College than Chicago State University ($24,326.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Columbia College ($6,446 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 59.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,670 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Columbia College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Columbia College ($15,891 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Chicago State University (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $3,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $38,300)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $9,216 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,034 vs. $31,250)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($227 vs. $323)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/