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Overview |
Columbia College | Goshen College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Goshen, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | goshen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Goshen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $37,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $37,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $17,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $30,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Goshen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 1,175 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 1,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1133 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Goshen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Goshen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $207 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Goshen College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Goshen College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Goshen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (6,529 students vs. 824 students)
Columbia College vs. Goshen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Goshen College?
- Goshen College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($37,760.00 vs. $30,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Goshen College than Columbia College Chicago ($37,760.00 vs. $30,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Columbia College ($17,040 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 48.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,320 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Goshen College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 46.5% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($30,548 vs. $20,851)
Columbia College vs. Goshen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Goshen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goshen College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Goshen College (88.9%)
Columbia College vs. Goshen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Goshen 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 Goshen College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (73% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Goshen College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,300)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $5,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($20,101 vs. $26,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($207 vs. $268)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/