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Roosevelt University DePaul Curry College Huntington University Merrimack Northern Illinois Emerson Herzing University-Madison MIAD Simmons University WPI Ithaca College| Columbia College Chicago | Regis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Regis College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Weston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | regiscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Regis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $46,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $46,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $30,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $31,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Regis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,841 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.38 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Regis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Regis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Regis College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
Columbia College | Regis College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Regis College | ||
| 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 Regis College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,230 students)
Columbia College vs. Regis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Regis College?
- Regis College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($46,150.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Regis College than Columbia College Chicago ($46,150.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Regis College ($28,387 vs. $30,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regis College are 5.4% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($17,080 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis College students is 72.5% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($31,088 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Regis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Regis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regis College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Regis College (3.38)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Regis College (88.8%)
Columbia College vs. Regis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Regis College? 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 Regis College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Regis College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Regis College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Regis College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Regis College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Regis College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/