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Overview |
Columbia College | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | sxu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $34,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $34,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $29,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 7,833 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 6,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| 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 Xavier University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,523 students)
Columbia College vs. Saint Xavier University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Saint Xavier University?
- Saint Xavier University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Saint Xavier University than Columbia College Chicago ($34,640.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than Columbia College ($11,302 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Xavier University are 52.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,780 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 65.8% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($29,886 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Saint Xavier University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Saint Xavier University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Xavier University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Saint Xavier University (3.4)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Saint Xavier University (84.1%)
Columbia College vs. Saint Xavier University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,300)
- Saint Xavier University students graduate with a $1,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,022 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Xavier University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/