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Overview |
Columbia College | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % 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 | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 745 students)
Columbia College vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Bluffton University than Columbia College Chicago ($34,716.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Columbia College ($21,247 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 55.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,602 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 56.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($28,214 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Bluffton University? 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 Bluffton University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/