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Roosevelt University DePaul Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music CCS ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City| Columbia College Chicago | Kendall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Kendall College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | kendall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Kendall College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $18,793 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $18,793 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,085 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $30,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $7,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Kendall College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Kendall College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Kendall College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Kendall College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Kendall College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Kendall College | ||
| 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 Kendall College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,027 students)
Columbia College vs. Kendall College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Kendall College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Kendall College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $18,793.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Columbia College than Kendall College ($29,270.00 vs. $18,793.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Kendall College ($28,387 vs. $30,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kendall College are 62.4% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,085 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Kendall College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 125.7% larger than aid received Kendall College ($18,020 vs. $7,984)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Kendall College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kendall College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kendall College (2.93)
Columbia College vs. Kendall College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Kendall 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 Kendall College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Kendall College (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Kendall College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,300)
- Kendall College students graduate with a $666 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,334 vs. $26,000)
- Kendall College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kendall College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/