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Overview |
Columbia College | HTC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Skokie, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Jewish | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | htc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | HTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $13,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $13,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $13,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $7,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
Columbia College | HTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 60% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | HTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | HTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $28,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbia College | HTC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 100% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | HTC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | HTC | ||
| 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 HTC based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 160 students)
Columbia College vs. HTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or HTC?
- Columbia College Chicago is 112.1% more expensive to attend than HTC for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.1% higher at Columbia College than Hebrew Theological College ($29,270.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hebrew Theological College than Columbia College ($13,451 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hebrew Theological College are 31.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($13,658 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Hebrew Theological College (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 132.7% larger than aid received Hebrew Theological College ($18,020 vs. $7,745)
Columbia College vs. HTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or HTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HTC or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at HTC (3.24)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than HTC (71.4%)
Columbia College vs. HTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or HTC? 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 HTC and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Hebrew Theological College (41% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $8,800 more per year than HTC graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $28,500)
- More HTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/