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Overview |
Columbia College | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 4,106 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | baker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $12,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $12,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $9,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,082 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 36.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 42.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Baker College of Flint based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 4,106 students)
Columbia College vs. Baker College of Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Baker College of Flint?
- Columbia College Chicago is 134.9% more expensive to attend than Baker College of Flint for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.9% higher at Columbia College than Baker College of Flint ($29,270.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker College of Flint than Columbia College ($13,719 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker College of Flint are 172.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($6,600 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Baker College of Flint (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 97.8% larger than aid received Baker College of Flint ($18,020 vs. $9,110)
Columbia College vs. Baker College of Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Baker College of Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker College of Flint or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Baker College of Flint (3.2)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Baker College of Flint (36.6%)
Columbia College vs. Baker College of Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Baker College of Flint? 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 Baker College of Flint and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Baker College of Flint (41% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $6,600 more per year than Baker College of Flint graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $30,700)
- Baker College of Flint students graduate with a $2,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,971 vs. $26,000)
- Baker College of Flint graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker College of Flint students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/