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Overview |
Columbia College | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $327 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,596 students)
Columbia College vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Alverno College than Columbia College Chicago ($31,008.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Columbia College ($18,097 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 108.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,620 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($24,833 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Alverno College (89.9%)
Columbia College vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Alverno College (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Alverno College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $5,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,693)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($268 vs. $327)
- More Alverno College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/