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Overview |
Columbia College | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Blue Ash | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.91 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Columbia College | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Blue Ash based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 6,569 students)
Columbia College vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Blue Ash?
- Columbia College Chicago is 383.5% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at Columbia College than UC Blue Ash College ($29,270.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than Columbia College ($12,474 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at UC Blue Ash College are 40.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($12,852 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than UC Blue Ash College (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 220.2% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($18,020 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Columbia College vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and Columbia College.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $37,300)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Blue Ash graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/