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Overview |
Coe College | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Coe College | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $227 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Coe College | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 1,264 students)
Coe College vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Columbia College?
- Coe College is 106.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.8% higher at Coe College than Columbia College ($50,314.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Columbia College ($21,237 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 26% lower than costs at Coe College ($8,670 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 214.3% larger than aid received Columbia College ($43,143 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Columbia College (3.59)
Coe College vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Columbia College (69% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $6,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($22,034 vs. $28,105)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($227 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/