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Overview |
Columbia College | SLC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbia College | SLC | ||
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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 | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $276 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
Columbia College | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 444 students)
Columbia College vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or SLC?
- Columbia College Chicago is 1.3% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Columbia College than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($29,270.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 56.4% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,510 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($18,020 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Columbia College .
Columbia College vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or SLC? 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 SLC and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at SLC is higher than Columbia College Chicago (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Silver Lake College of the Holy Family earn on average $1,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $726 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,726)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/