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Roosevelt University DePaul Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City DeVry University-Cincinnati| Columbia College Chicago | Antioch College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Antioch College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Yellow Springs, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 127 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | antiochcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Antioch College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $35,949 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $35,949 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $7,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $17,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $32,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Antioch College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 176 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 18.5% | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Antioch College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Antioch College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Antioch College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College | Antioch College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Antioch College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Antioch College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 127 students)
Columbia College vs. Antioch College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Antioch College?
- Antioch College is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($35,949.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Antioch College than Columbia College Chicago ($35,949.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Antioch College than Columbia College ($17,083 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Antioch College are 135.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($7,640 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Antioch College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Antioch College students is 80.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($32,536 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Antioch College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Antioch College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Antioch College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Antioch College (83%)
Columbia College vs. Antioch College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Antioch 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 Antioch College and Columbia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/