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Overview |
Columbia College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 871 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 24% |
Students |
Columbia College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 871 students)
Columbia College vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Columbia College Chicago ($33,550.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa Wesleyan College than Columbia College ($20,074 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 58.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,340 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Iowa Wesleyan College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 48% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($26,670 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Columbia College vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Iowa Wesleyan College? 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (41% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $400 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $36,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/