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Overview |
Columbia College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | lindsey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $25,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $25,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $25,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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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 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $194 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
Columbia College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Lindsey Wilson College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,159 students)
Columbia College vs. Lindsey Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Lindsey Wilson College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Lindsey Wilson College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Columbia College than Lindsey Wilson College ($29,270.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than Columbia College ($13,056 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 85.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,686 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 43% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($25,764 vs. $18,020)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Lindsey Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindsey Wilson College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Lindsey Wilson College (3.41)
Columbia College vs. Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (41% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $8,000 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $7,176 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($18,824 vs. $26,000)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/