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Overview |
Columbia College | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Columbia College | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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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 | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 Stout is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or UW-Stout?
- Columbia College Chicago is 317.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Stout ($29,270.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Columbia College ($15,510 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 114.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,398 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than University of Wisconsin Stout (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 280.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($18,020 vs. $4,736)
Columbia College vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than UW-Stout (86.3%)
Columbia College vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or UW-Stout? 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-Stout and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Columbia College Chicago (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $9,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,300)
- University of Wisconsin Stout students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- UW-Stout graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/