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Overview |
Columbia College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 2,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $35,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $35,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $27,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 2,169 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 1,226 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1083 | |||
| 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 | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (6,529 students vs. 2,083 students)
Columbia College vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($35,450.00 vs. $30,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than Columbia College Chicago ($35,450.00 vs. $30,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount St. Joseph than Columbia College ($15,887 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 50.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,200 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 33.1% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($27,761 vs. $20,851)
Columbia College vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (56.5%)
Columbia College vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than Columbia College Chicago (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from College of Mount St. Joseph earn on average $7,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More College of Mount St. Joseph 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/