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Roosevelt University DePaul Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City DeVry University-Cincinnati| Columbia College Chicago | Rush University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,870 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | rush.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $116,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,772 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $225 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Columbia College | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Rush University Medical Center based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,870 students)
Columbia College vs. Rush University Medical Center Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Rush University Medical Center?
- Columbia College Chicago is ?% more expensive to attend than Rush University Medical Center for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Columbia College than Rush University ($29,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Rush University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received Rush University ($18,020 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Rush University Medical Center? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rush University Medical Center or Columbia College .
Columbia College vs. Rush University Medical Center Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Rush University Medical Center? 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 Rush University Medical Center and Columbia College.
- Graduates from Rush University earn on average $78,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($116,100 vs. $37,300)
- Rush University students graduate with a $4,228 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($21,772 vs. $26,000)
- Rush University Medical Center graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More Rush University Medical Center graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/