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Roosevelt University DePaul Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City DeVry University-Cincinnati| Columbia College Chicago | Logan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Logan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chesterfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | logan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Logan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $7,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $7,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $10,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Logan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 83.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Logan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Logan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $7,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $72 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Logan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 37% |
Students |
Columbia College | Logan University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Logan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Logan University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,735 students)
Columbia College vs. Logan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Logan University?
- Columbia College Chicago is 275.3% more expensive to attend than Logan University for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.3% higher at Columbia College than Logan University ($29,270.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Logan University than Columbia College ($14,006 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Logan University are 66.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,800 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Logan University (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 77.1% larger than aid received Logan University ($18,020 vs. $10,177)
Columbia College vs. Logan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Logan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Logan University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Logan University (3.27)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Logan University (81.8%)
Columbia College vs. Logan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Logan 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 Logan University and Columbia College.
- Graduates from Logan University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $37,300)
- Logan University students graduate with a $18,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($7,050 vs. $26,000)
- Logan University graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($72 vs. $268)
- More Logan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/