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Overview |
Columbia College | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.16 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $267 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,446 students)
Columbia College vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Kent State University at Stark?
- Columbia College Chicago is 320.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at Columbia College than Kent State University at Stark ($29,270.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than Columbia College ($10,177 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 102.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,882 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Kent State University at Stark (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 299.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($18,020 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Columbia College vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Kent State University at Stark? 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 Kent State University at Stark and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Kent State University at Stark (41% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Stark earn on average $3,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,300)
- Kent State University at Stark students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,000)
- Kent State University at Stark graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($267 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/