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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 | McNally Smith College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | mcnallysmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $27,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $27,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $30,167 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $7,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 45% |
Admission |
Columbia College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 272 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 53.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| 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 McNally Smith College of Music based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 376 students)
Columbia College vs. McNally Smith College of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or McNally Smith College of Music?
- Columbia College Chicago is 8.2% more expensive to attend than McNally Smith College of Music for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $27,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Columbia College than McNally Smith College of Music ($29,270.00 vs. $27,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than McNally Smith College of Music ($28,387 vs. $30,167)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNally Smith College of Music are 153.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($7,100 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than McNally Smith College of Music (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 155% larger than aid received McNally Smith College of Music ($18,020 vs. $7,067)
Columbia College vs. McNally Smith College of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or McNally Smith College of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNally Smith College of Music or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than McNally Smith College of Music (65.4%)
Columbia College vs. McNally Smith College of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or McNally Smith College of Music? 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 McNally Smith College of Music and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at McNally Smith College of Music is higher than Columbia College Chicago (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $2,400 more per year than McNally Smith College of Music graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $34,900)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,550)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More McNally Smith College of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/