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Overview |
Columbia College | Rochester College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 1,173 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | rc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Rochester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $27,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $27,938 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $9,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $16,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Rochester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 490 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 44.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| 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 | Rochester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Rochester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,403 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $252 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Rochester College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 14% |
Students |
Columbia College | Rochester College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Rochester College | ||
| 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (6,529 students vs. 1,173 students)
Columbia College vs. Rochester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Rochester College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 10% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($30,734.00 vs. $27,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Columbia College than Rochester College ($30,734.00 vs. $27,938.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Columbia College ($19,660 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 71.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,800 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 26% larger than aid received Rochester College ($20,851 vs. $16,548)
Columbia College vs. Rochester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Rochester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rochester College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Rochester College (65.3%)
Columbia College vs. Rochester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Rochester 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 Rochester College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Rochester College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Rochester College earn on average $800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,300)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $1,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,403 vs. $26,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/