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DePaul UIC National Louis University Robert Morris Northern Illinois North Park University McKendree University Loyola Huntington University Emerson Elmhurst College MIAD| Columbia College Chicago | Roosevelt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 4,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $15,525 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $21,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $27,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 5,644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Roosevelt University | ||
| 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 Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (6,529 students vs. 4,015 students)
Columbia College vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Roosevelt University?
- Columbia College Chicago is 53.7% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($30,734.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Columbia College than Roosevelt University ($30,734.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Columbia College ($21,503 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roosevelt University are 8.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($15,525 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 30.5% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($27,220 vs. $20,851)
Columbia College vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Columbia College (91.2%)
Columbia College vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,300)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $2,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $26,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/