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Overview |
Columbia College | KY State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Frankfort, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,726 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | kysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | KY State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $11,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $11,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | KY State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,870 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,626 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Columbia College | KY State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | KY State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | KY State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Columbia College | KY State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | KY State | ||
| 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,726 students)
Columbia College vs. KY State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or KY State?
- Columbia College Chicago is 272.7% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.5% higher at Columbia College than Kentucky State University ($29,270.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Columbia College ($11,473 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 122.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,076 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago as Kentucky State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 118.2% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($18,020 vs. $8,257)
Columbia College vs. KY State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or KY State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KY State or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at KY State (2.72)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than KY State (91.5%)
Columbia College vs. KY State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or KY State? 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 KY State and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Kentucky State University (41% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $6,300 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $31,000)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/