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Overview |
Columbia College | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia College | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,117 students)
Columbia College vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Muskingum than Columbia College Chicago ($29,900.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Columbia College ($19,682 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 44% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($12,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Muskingum University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($24,048 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Columbia College vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Columbia College Chicago (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/