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Overview |
Columbia College | MBTS | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 35% |
Admission |
Columbia College | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $175 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia College | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than MBTS based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,772 students)
Columbia College vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or MBTS?
- Columbia College Chicago is 241.1% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.1% higher at Columbia College than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($29,270.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than Columbia College ($23,318 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are 31.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($13,658 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 212.1% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($18,020 vs. $5,774)
Columbia College vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than MBTS (94.3%)
Columbia College vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or MBTS? 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 MBTS and Columbia College.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $8,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($17,004 vs. $26,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/