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Overview |
Columbia College | Hiram | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 1,011 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $26,265 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $26,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $17,546 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 1,906 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 1,780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| 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 | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Hiram | ||
| 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 Hiram based on total student enrollment (6,529 students vs. 1,011 students)
Columbia College vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Hiram?
- Columbia College Chicago is 17% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($30,734.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Columbia College than Hiram College ($30,734.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Columbia College ($21,362 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 45.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,560 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 18.8% larger than aid received Hiram College ($20,851 vs. $17,546)
Columbia College vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Columbia College (91.2%)
Columbia College vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Columbia College Chicago (66% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/