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Overview |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $26,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $21,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,962 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,203 students)
Columbia College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 12% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Columbia College Chicago ($32,770.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Columbia College ($26,353 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 48% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($12,160 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Concordia University Ann Arbor (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 17.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($21,163 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Columbia College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Ann Arbor earn on average $1,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,300)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $2,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/