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Overview |
Columbia College | KWC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $236 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Columbia College | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (6,529 students vs. 834 students)
Columbia College vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $30,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at KWC than Columbia College Chicago ($31,900.00 vs. $30,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Columbia College ($20,867 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 46.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,526 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($22,561 vs. $20,851)
Columbia College vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than KWC (67%)
Columbia College vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or KWC? 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 KWC and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Columbia College Chicago (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,300)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $26,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/