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Overview |
Columbia College | Franklin University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 8,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | franklin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Franklin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $9,552 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $9,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $18,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 31% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Franklin University | ||
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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 | Franklin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Franklin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Franklin University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Franklin University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Franklin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (8,044 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. Franklin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Franklin University?
- Columbia College Chicago is 206.4% more expensive to attend than Franklin University for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.4% higher at Columbia College than Franklin University ($29,270.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin University than Columbia College ($18,989 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin University are 19.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($15,048 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Franklin University (99% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 143.6% larger than aid received Franklin University ($18,020 vs. $7,398)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Franklin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin University or Columbia College .
Columbia College vs. Franklin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Franklin University? 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 Franklin University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Franklin University (41% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Franklin University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $37,300)
- Franklin University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Franklin University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/