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Overview |
Columbia College | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $16,627 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $29,753 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| 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 | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $243 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia College | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,237 students)
Columbia College vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Columbia College Chicago ($31,250.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Columbia College ($16,627 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 78.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,100 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 65.1% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($29,753 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Columbia College vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Columbia College Chicago (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Graceland University Lamoni earn on average $3,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,300)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $2,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,544 vs. $26,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/