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Overview |
Columbia College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 61.5%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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (6,529 students vs. 389 students)
Columbia College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Columbia College Chicago is 92% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($30,734.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Columbia College than Simmons College of Kentucky ($30,734.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than Columbia College ($19,083 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 107% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,136 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Simmons College of Kentucky (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 214% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($20,851 vs. $6,641)
Columbia College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Columbia College .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Columbia College (91.2%)
Columbia College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Columbia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/