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Roosevelt University DePaul Huntington University Central Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Willamette University ESU Avila University| Columbia College Chicago | Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Park University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Park University | ||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Columbia College | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Park University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Park University?
- Columbia College Chicago is 139.3% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.3% higher at Columbia College than Park University ($29,270.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than Columbia College ($15,858 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 116.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,330 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Park University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 155.9% larger than aid received Park University ($18,020 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or Columbia College .
Columbia College vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Park University? 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 Park University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Park University (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,300)
- Park University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/