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Overview |
Columbia College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbia College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | |||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,261 students)
Columbia College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 80.7% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at Columbia College than Mercy College of Ohio ($29,270.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Columbia College ($14,564 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 153.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($7,108 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Mercy College of Ohio (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 48.5% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($18,020 vs. $12,134)
Columbia College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Columbia College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (41% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $11,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,300)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College 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/