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Overview |
Columbia College | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 10,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | uwgb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $6,767 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $15,354 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $8,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $10,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $7,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 53% |
Admission |
Columbia College | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 6,373 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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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 | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,259 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | UW-Green Bay | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (10,326 students vs. 6,529 students)
Columbia College vs. UW-Green Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or UW-Green Bay?
- Columbia College Chicago is 354.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($30,734.00 vs. $6,767.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.2% higher at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($30,734.00 vs. $15,354.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than Columbia College ($10,289 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 109.4% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,042 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than University of Wisconsin Green Bay (99% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 171.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($20,851 vs. $7,689)
Columbia College vs. UW-Green Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or UW-Green Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Green Bay or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UW-Green Bay (3.16)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than UW-Green Bay (87.8%)
Columbia College vs. UW-Green Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or UW-Green Bay? 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-Green Bay and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at UW-Green Bay is higher than Columbia College Chicago (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Green Bay earn on average $4,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,300)
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay students graduate with a $4,741 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($21,259 vs. $26,000)
- UW-Green Bay graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More UW-Green Bay 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/