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Overview |
Columbia College | Marian | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Marian | ||
| 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 Marian based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,701 students)
Columbia College vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Marian?
- Marian University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Marian than Columbia College Chicago ($37,600.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Columbia College ($22,554 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 50% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($12,000 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 60.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($28,904 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Marian (93.8%)
Columbia College vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Marian? 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 Marian and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Columbia College Chicago (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marian 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/