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Overview |
Columbia College | ODU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $301 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | ODU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,276 students)
Columbia College vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or ODU?
- Ohio Dominican University is 12% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at ODU than Columbia College Chicago ($32,780.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than Columbia College ($21,881 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 51.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,850 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($23,646 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ODU (3.32)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than ODU (52.4%)
Columbia College vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or ODU? 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 ODU and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at ODU is higher than Columbia College Chicago (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,125)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($268 vs. $301)
- More ODU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/