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Roosevelt University DePaul UWM Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City| Columbia College Chicago | Bellin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Bellin College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | bellincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Bellin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $21,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $21,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $25,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $4,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Bellin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 56 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 88.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
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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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Bellin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Bellin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $56,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Bellin College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Bellin College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Bellin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Bellin College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 748 students)
Columbia College vs. Bellin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Bellin College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 39% more expensive to attend than Bellin College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $21,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Columbia College than Bellin College ($29,270.00 vs. $21,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellin College than Columbia College ($25,811 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellin College are 87.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,600 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Bellin College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 298.1% larger than aid received Bellin College ($18,020 vs. $4,527)
Columbia College vs. Bellin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Bellin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellin College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Bellin College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Bellin College (92.9%)
Columbia College vs. Bellin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Bellin 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 Bellin College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Bellin College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (78% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bellin College earn on average $19,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($56,700 vs. $37,300)
- Bellin College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bellin College graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Bellin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/