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Roosevelt University DePaul Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City DeVry University-Cincinnati| Columbia College Chicago | Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 101 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | trinitycollegeqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $24,989 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $24,989 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,256 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Trinity College | ||
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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 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 101 students)
Columbia College vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Trinity College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Columbia College than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($29,270.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences are 118% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,256 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($18,020 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
Columbia College vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Trinity 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 Trinity College and Columbia College.
- Graduates from Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences earn on average $10,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $37,300)
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/