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Overview |
Columbia College | Robert Morris | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | robertmorris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Robert Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Robert Morris | ||
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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 | 2.73 | ||
| 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 | Robert Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Robert Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Robert Morris | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Robert Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Robert Morris | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,934 students)
Columbia College vs. Robert Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Robert Morris ?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Robert Morris than Columbia College Chicago ($29,400.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University Illinois are 28.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($13,965 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Robert Morris University Illinois (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($18,020 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Robert Morris ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Columbia College vs. Robert Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Robert Morris ? 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 Robert Morris and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Columbia College Chicago (78% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $2,700 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $34,600)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/