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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 | Grace Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Grace Bible College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Grace Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.03 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Grace Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,031 students)
Columbia College vs. Grace Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Grace Bible College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 119.7% more expensive to attend than Grace Bible College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.7% higher at Columbia College than Grace Bible College ($29,270.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Columbia College ($12,988 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 103.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,830 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Grace Bible College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 74.6% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($18,020 vs. $10,323)
Columbia College vs. Grace Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Grace Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Bible College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. Grace Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Grace Bible College (41% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $9,000 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $2,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,247 vs. $26,000)
- Grace Bible College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Grace Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/