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Overview |
Columbia College | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 919 students)
Columbia College vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at OC Comets than Columbia College Chicago ($31,664.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Columbia College ($21,394 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 60.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,242 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 29.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($23,361 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
Columbia College vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Columbia College Chicago (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/