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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 | Union Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Union Bible College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Westfield, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | ubca.org | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Union Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $4,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $6,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $8,541 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Union Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 55 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 49 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 81.6% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Union Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Union Bible College | ||
| 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 | Union Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Union Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Union Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Union Bible College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 102 students)
Columbia College vs. Union Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Union Bible College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 408.2% more expensive to attend than Union Bible College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 408.2% higher at Columbia College than Union Bible College ($29,270.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union Bible College than Columbia College ($6,783 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union Bible College are 268.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($4,890 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Union Bible College (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 111% larger than aid received Union Bible College ($18,020 vs. $8,541)
Columbia College vs. Union Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Union Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union Bible College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Union Bible College (89.1%)
Columbia College vs. Union Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Union Bible 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 Union Bible College and Columbia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/