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Overview |
Columbia College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 68.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 23% |
Students |
Columbia College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Herzing University-Madison based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,473 students)
Columbia College vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Herzing University-Madison?
- Columbia College Chicago is 147.6% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.6% higher at Columbia College than Herzing University Madison ($29,270.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Madison than Columbia College ($22,720 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 94.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,243 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Herzing University Madison (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 232.3% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($18,020 vs. $5,423)
Columbia College vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Herzing University-Madison (94.5%)
Columbia College vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Herzing University-Madison is higher than Columbia College Chicago (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Madison earn on average $6,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,300)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $2,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,713 vs. $26,000)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/