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Overview |
Columbia College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| 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 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 15% |
Students |
Columbia College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,147 students)
Columbia College vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Columbia College Chicago ($31,150.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Columbia College ($17,358 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 58.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,350 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 46.7% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($26,438 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
Columbia College vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $5,000 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $32,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,999)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/