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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 | Oak Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Oak Point | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Oak Brook, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 429 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | oakpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Oak Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Oak Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 22%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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Oak Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Oak Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Oak Point | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Columbia College | Oak Point | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Oak Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Oak Point based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 429 students)
Columbia College vs. Oak Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Oak Point?
- Columbia College Chicago is ?% more expensive to attend than Oak Point for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Columbia College than Oak Point University ($29,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Oak Point University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received Oak Point University ($18,020 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Oak Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oak Point or Columbia College .
Columbia College vs. Oak Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Oak Point? 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 Oak Point and Columbia College.
- Graduates from Oak Point University earn on average $34,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $37,300)
- Oak Point University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Oak Point graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Oak Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/