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UIC Roosevelt University DePaul Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT| Columbia College Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | |||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $194 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 4,198 students)
Columbia College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Columbia College Chicago is 203.5% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Columbia College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($29,270.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Columbia College ($11,733 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 72.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,410 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 27.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($18,020 vs. $14,175)
Columbia College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
Columbia College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Columbia College Chicago (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $10,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $37,300)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $7,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $26,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/