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Roosevelt University DePaul Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City DeVry University-Cincinnati| Columbia College Chicago | Crossroads College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Crossroads College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 96 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | crossroadscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Crossroads College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $15,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $15,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $6,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $18,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $8,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Crossroads College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 34 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 74.1% | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Crossroads College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Crossroads College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Crossroads College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Columbia College | Crossroads College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Crossroads College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Crossroads College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 96 students)
Columbia College vs. Crossroads College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Crossroads College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 88.1% more expensive to attend than Crossroads College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $15,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.1% higher at Columbia College than Crossroads College ($29,270.00 vs. $15,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Crossroads College than Columbia College ($18,320 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads College are 167.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($6,730 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Crossroads College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 122.7% larger than aid received Crossroads College ($18,020 vs. $8,090)
Columbia College vs. Crossroads College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Crossroads College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Crossroads College (79.4%)
Columbia College vs. Crossroads College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Crossroads 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 College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Crossroads College (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $3,800 more per year than Crossroads College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $33,500)
- More Crossroads College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/