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Overview |
Columbia College | UWSP | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbia College | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $251 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or UWSP?
- Columbia College Chicago is 337% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($29,270.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Columbia College ($13,702 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 125% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,000 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 332.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($18,020 vs. $4,169)
Columbia College vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than UWSP (89.1%)
Columbia College vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Columbia College Chicago (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $4,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,300)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $1,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,360 vs. $26,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More UWSP 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/