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Roosevelt University DePaul Wisconsin Carroll University Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson UWM MIAD Marquette University WPI Ithaca College| Columbia College Chicago | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Edgewood 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,876 students)
Columbia College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Edgewood College than Columbia College Chicago ($33,550.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than Columbia College ($28,189 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 48.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($12,120 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Edgewood College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($19,418 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,300)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/