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Overview |
Columbia College | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Harris-Stowe State 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 | 3.04 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Columbia College | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,084 students)
Columbia College vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Columbia College Chicago is 439.6% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.1% higher at Columbia College than Harris Stowe State University ($29,270.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than Columbia College ($10,239 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 85.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,691 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 71.5% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($18,020 vs. $10,507)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Columbia College vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Harris-Stowe State 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 Harris-Stowe State University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Harris Stowe State University (41% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $7,200 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $30,100)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,025)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/