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Overview |
Columbia College | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fayette, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | centralmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $26,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $26,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $24,828 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $18,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,166 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,141 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $174 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | CMU - CLAS | ||
| 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 CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,080 students)
Columbia College vs. CMU - CLAS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or CMU - CLAS?
- Columbia College Chicago is 11% more expensive to attend than CMU - CLAS for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $26,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Columbia College than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ($29,270.00 vs. $26,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences than Columbia College ($24,828 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 102% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,910 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is 0.1% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($18,044 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. CMU - CLAS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or CMU - CLAS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU - CLAS or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman CMU - CLAS students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- CMU - CLAS has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. CMU - CLAS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or CMU - CLAS? 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 CMU - CLAS and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at CMU - CLAS is higher than Columbia College Chicago (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences earn on average $1,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $37,300)
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $9,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($16,875 vs. $26,000)
- CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($174 vs. $268)
- More CMU - CLAS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/