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Overview |
Columbia College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Addison, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 26,687 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | chamberlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $19,117 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $19,117 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $26,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $8,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 55 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 50 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 62% | ||
| 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 | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 20% |
Students |
Columbia College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (26,687 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison?
- Columbia College Chicago is 53.1% more expensive to attend than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $19,117.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Columbia College than Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois ($29,270.00 vs. $19,117.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois than Columbia College ($26,362 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois are 29.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($13,920 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 113% larger than aid received Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois ($18,020 vs. $8,460)
Columbia College vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison (90.9%)
Columbia College vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison? 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 Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison and Columbia College.
- Graduates from Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois earn on average $17,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $37,300)
- Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/