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Overview |
Columbia College | SHMS | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbia College | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbia College | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
Columbia College | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | SHMS | ||
| 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 SHMS based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 338 students)
Columbia College vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or SHMS?
- Columbia College Chicago is 32.1% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Columbia College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($29,270.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 54.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,665 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($18,020 vs. $0)
Columbia College vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or SHMS? 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 SHMS and Columbia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/