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Roosevelt University DePaul William Penn University Huntington University CULVER Northern Illinois Emerson Southeast Missouri State University MIAD WPI Ithaca College OKWU| Columbia College Chicago | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| 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 Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,527 students)
Columbia College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Missouri Valley College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Columbia College than Missouri Valley College ($29,270.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Columbia College ($18,450 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 74.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,300 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 2.9% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($18,020 vs. $17,514)
Columbia College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Columbia College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Missouri Valley College (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $800 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $36,500)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/