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Overview |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
| 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,947 students)
Columbia College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Parkside?
- Columbia College Chicago is 364.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($29,270.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Columbia College ($8,510 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 126% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($7,966 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than University of Wisconsin Parkside (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 153.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($18,020 vs. $7,098)
Columbia College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Columbia College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $3,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,300)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/