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Overview |
Columbia College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 6,982 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $35,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $35,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $26,771 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $20,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.37 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 16% |
Students |
Columbia College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (6,982 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus?
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($35,038.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus than Columbia College Chicago ($35,038.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than Columbia College ($26,771 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus are 31.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($13,720 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students is 12.1% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($20,201 vs. $18,020)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus (3.37)
Columbia College vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus? 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 Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (41% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Long Island University Brooklyn Campus earn on average $17,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $37,300)
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/