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Overview |
Columbia College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | ccuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $16,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $16,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,592 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $264 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Cincinnati Bible College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 776 students)
Columbia College vs. Cincinnati Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Cincinnati Bible College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 73.4% more expensive to attend than Cincinnati Bible College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $16,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Columbia College than Cincinnati Christian University ($29,270.00 vs. $16,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cincinnati Christian University are 103.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,860 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Cincinnati Christian University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received Cincinnati Christian University ($18,020 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Cincinnati Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cincinnati Bible College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (3.08)
Columbia College vs. Cincinnati Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Cincinnati Bible 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 Cincinnati Bible College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Cincinnati Bible College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates of Columbia College Chicago and Cincinnati Bible College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,300 vs. $37,300)
- Cincinnati Christian University students graduate with a $408 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,592 vs. $26,000)
- Cincinnati Bible College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More Cincinnati Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/