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Overview |
Columbia College | UWO | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Columbia College | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or UWO?
- Columbia College Chicago is 355.8% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.1% higher at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($29,270.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Columbia College ($12,827 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 102.4% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,894 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 304.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($18,020 vs. $4,450)
Columbia College vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UWO (3.24)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than UWO (88.5%)
Columbia College vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or UWO? 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 UWO and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Columbia College Chicago (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $6,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,300)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $2,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,748 vs. $26,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/