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Roosevelt University DePaul Rose-Hulman Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City| Columbia College Chicago | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 832 students)
Columbia College vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Kettering College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 99.6% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at Columbia College than Kettering College ($29,270.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Columbia College ($16,398 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 110.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,538 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Kettering College (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 58.1% larger than aid received Kettering College ($18,020 vs. $11,401)
Columbia College vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Kettering College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Columbia College vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Kettering 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 Kettering College and Columbia College.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $19,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $2,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,977)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/