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Roosevelt University DePaul SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Huntington University Iowa Carroll University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD| Columbia College Chicago | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Loras College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Loras College | ||
| 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,319 students)
Columbia College vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Loras College?
- Loras College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Loras College than Columbia College Chicago ($34,750.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Columbia College ($21,886 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 95% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,230 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 41.7% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($25,538 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Columbia College vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Loras 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 Loras College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/