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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 | Missouri Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Missouri Tech | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Charles, Missouri | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | motech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Missouri Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $7,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Missouri Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 5 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 100% | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Missouri Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Missouri Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Missouri Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 60% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Missouri Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Missouri Tech | ||
| 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 Missouri Tech based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 0 students)
Columbia College vs. Missouri Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Missouri Tech?
- Columbia College Chicago is 95.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri Tech for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at Columbia College than Missouri Tech ($29,270.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Tech are 151.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($7,150 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Missouri Tech (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received Missouri Tech ($18,020 vs. $0)
Columbia College vs. Missouri Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Missouri Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Tech or Columbia College .
- Missouri Tech has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. Missouri Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Missouri Tech? 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 Missouri Tech and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Tech is higher than Columbia College Chicago (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/