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Overview |
Columbia College | SIUE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 12,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $9,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $9,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $15,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Columbia College | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 8,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $221 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 6,529 students)
Columbia College vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or SIUE?
- Columbia College Chicago is 220.9% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($30,734.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.9% higher at Columbia College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($30,734.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Columbia College ($15,182 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 59.4% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,562 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 109.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($20,851 vs. $9,934)
Columbia College vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Columbia College (91.2%)
Columbia College vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Columbia College Chicago (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $9,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,300)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $4,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($21,430 vs. $26,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More SIUE 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/