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Overview |
Columbia College | Defiance College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Defiance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | defiance.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Defiance College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $34,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $34,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $23,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $24,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Defiance College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,722 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 62.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1110 | |||
| 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 | Defiance College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Defiance College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Defiance College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Defiance College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Defiance College | ||
| 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 Defiance College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 540 students)
Columbia College vs. Defiance College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Defiance College?
- Defiance College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($34,556.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Defiance College than Columbia College Chicago ($34,556.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Defiance College than Columbia College ($23,196 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Defiance College are 64.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,940 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago as Defiance College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Defiance College students is 38.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($24,970 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Defiance College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Defiance College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Defiance College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Defiance College (3.12)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
Columbia College vs. Defiance College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Defiance 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 Defiance College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Defiance College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Defiance College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Defiance College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Defiance College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Defiance College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/