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Overview |
Columbia College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Ithaca 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 5,054 students)
Columbia College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 64.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Ithaca College than Columbia College Chicago ($48,126.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Ithaca College ($28,387 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 13% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($15,934 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 64.7% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($29,677 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Columbia College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $18,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $37,300)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/