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Overview |
Columbia College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
Columbia College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or UW-Eau Claire?
- Columbia College Chicago is 297.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($29,270.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Columbia College ($15,000 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 99.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,014 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 323.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($18,020 vs. $4,251)
Columbia College vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
Columbia College vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Columbia College Chicago (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $10,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,300)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- UW-Eau Claire graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/