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Overview |
Columbia College | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 6,046 students)
Columbia College vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Columbia College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Columbia College than Columbia College ($29,270.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Columbia College ($22,824 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 107.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,670 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Columbia College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 31.3% larger than aid received Columbia College ($18,020 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
Columbia College vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Columbia College (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $3,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,034 vs. $26,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/