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Overview |
Columbia College | Unity College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Unity, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 4,281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | unity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Unity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $11,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $11,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $3,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Unity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 6,312 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 5,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 7% | ||
| 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 | Unity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Unity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Unity College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Unity College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Unity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Unity College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 4,281 students)
Columbia College vs. Unity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Unity College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 159.5% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.5% higher at Columbia College than Unity College ($29,270.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than Columbia College ($18,554 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 48.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($12,104 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Unity College (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 420.1% larger than aid received Unity College ($18,020 vs. $3,465)
Columbia College vs. Unity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Unity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Unity College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Unity College (94.3%)
Columbia College vs. Unity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Unity 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 Unity College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Unity College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $2,200 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $35,100)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Unity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/