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Overview |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $231 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 5,544 students)
Columbia College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Columbia College Chicago is 20% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Columbia College than Concordia University Saint Paul ($29,270.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Columbia College ($17,776 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 76.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,200 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 9.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($18,020 vs. $16,487)
Columbia College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Columbia College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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-Saint Paul and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than Columbia College Chicago (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $20,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $37,300)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $3,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,405 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/