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Overview |
Columbia College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $22,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $16,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 747 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1040 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
Columbia College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (6,529 students vs. 541 students)
Columbia College vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Kentucky Christian University?
- Columbia College Chicago is 26% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($30,734.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Columbia College than Kentucky Christian University ($30,734.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Columbia College ($22,209 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 79.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,400 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 25% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($20,851 vs. $16,677)
Columbia College vs. Kentucky Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Kentucky Christian University (62.4%)
Columbia College vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Kentucky Christian University? 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 Kentucky Christian University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $3,700 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/