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Roosevelt University DePaul Saint Xavier University Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City| Columbia College Chicago | Saint Josephs College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | SJC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | SJC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 972 students)
Columbia College vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or SJC?
- Saint Josephs College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at SJC than Columbia College Chicago ($29,650.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Columbia College ($15,836 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 89.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,480 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 21.5% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($21,898 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SJC (3.27)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than SJC (76.8%)
Columbia College vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or SJC? 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 SJC and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Columbia College Chicago (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/