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Overview |
Columbia College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lakeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | msbcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $14,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $14,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $5,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $18,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $5,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbia College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | Open | ||
| 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 applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Columbia College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than MSB-Lakeville based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 140 students)
Columbia College vs. MSB-Lakeville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or MSB-Lakeville?
- Columbia College Chicago is 108.5% more expensive to attend than MSB-Lakeville for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at Columbia College than Minnesota School of Business Lakeville ($29,270.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota School of Business Lakeville than Columbia College ($18,889 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota School of Business Lakeville are 228.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($5,472 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Minnesota School of Business Lakeville (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 229.3% larger than aid received Minnesota School of Business Lakeville ($18,020 vs. $5,472)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or MSB-Lakeville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSB-Lakeville or Columbia College .
Columbia College vs. MSB-Lakeville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or MSB-Lakeville? 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 MSB-Lakeville and Columbia College.
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $2,000 more per year than MSB-Lakeville graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $35,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $325 lower median federal student loan debt than MSB-Lakeville graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,325)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than MSB-Lakeville graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSB-Lakeville students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/