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Overview |
Columbia College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 157 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | crossroads.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $11,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $11,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Crossroads Bible 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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $30,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $315 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 60% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Crossroads Bible College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 157 students)
Columbia College vs. Crossroads Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Crossroads Bible College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 147% more expensive to attend than Crossroads Bible College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147% higher at Columbia College than Crossroads Bible College ($29,270.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads Bible College are 71.4% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Crossroads Bible College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received Crossroads Bible College ($18,020 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Crossroads Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads Bible College or Columbia College .
Columbia College vs. Crossroads Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Crossroads Bible 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 Crossroads Bible College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Crossroads Bible College (41% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $8,100 more per year than Crossroads Bible College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $29,200)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $4,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,485)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($268 vs. $315)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads Bible College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/