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Overview |
Columbia College | Coe College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Coe 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 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $290 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Coe College | ||
| 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 Coe College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,264 students)
Columbia College vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Coe College?
- Coe College is 71.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Coe College than Columbia College Chicago ($50,314.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Columbia College ($21,237 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 64.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,920 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 139.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($43,143 vs. $18,020)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
Columbia College vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Coe 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 Coe College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (69% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $2,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,105)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($268 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/