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Overview |
Columbia College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 51% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $256 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 6,092 students)
Columbia College vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Purdue North Central?
- Columbia College Chicago is 333.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.1% higher at Columbia College than Purdue University North Central Campus ($29,270.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Columbia College ($7,832 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 143.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($7,380 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Purdue University North Central Campus (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 151.4% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($18,020 vs. $7,168)
Columbia College vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Columbia College vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Purdue North Central? 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 Purdue North Central and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (41% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $4,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,300)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $1,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,836 vs. $26,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Purdue North Central 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/