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Roosevelt University DePaul Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College CUW Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City| Columbia College Chicago | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Marian University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fond Du Lac, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,340 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #806 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | marianuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Marian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $29,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $29,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $25,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $14,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Marian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,262 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 71.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1080 | |||
| 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 | Marian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Marian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Marian University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Marian University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Marian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Marian University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,340 students)
Columbia College vs. Marian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Marian University?
- Marian University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($29,520.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Marian University than Columbia College Chicago ($29,520.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Columbia College ($25,394 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 117.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,290 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 Columbia College Chicago students is 26.5% larger than aid received Marian University ($18,020 vs. $14,246)
Columbia College vs. Marian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Marian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Marian University (3.16)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Marian University (71.6%)
Columbia College vs. Marian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Marian 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 Marian University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Marian University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marian University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/