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Roosevelt University DePaul AAC Huntington University Cleveland Institute of Art Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music| Columbia College Chicago | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | CCAD | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 32.2% | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | CCAD | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 972 students)
Columbia College vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at CCAD than Columbia College Chicago ($37,650.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than CCAD ($28,387 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 63.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,000 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 29% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($23,246 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than CCAD (91%)
Columbia College vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Columbia College Chicago (64% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/