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Overview |
Columbia College | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Zanesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,923 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $8,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $5,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Ohio University-Zanesville Campus based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,923 students)
Columbia College vs. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?
- Columbia College Chicago is 387.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Zanesville Campus for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.4% higher at Columbia College than Ohio University Zanesville Campus ($29,270.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Zanesville Campus than Columbia College ($8,076 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Zanesville Campus are 189% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($6,228 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Ohio University Zanesville Campus (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 227.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Zanesville Campus ($18,020 vs. $5,509)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Ohio University-Zanesville Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Zanesville Campus or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus (3.32)
Columbia College vs. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Ohio University-Zanesville Campus? 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 Ohio University-Zanesville Campus and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Ohio University Zanesville Campus (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Zanesville Campus earn on average $7,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,300)
- Ohio University Zanesville Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio University-Zanesville Campus graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Ohio University-Zanesville Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/