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Overview |
Columbia College | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Sunset Hills, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | vatterott.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $10,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $10,559 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $6,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $18,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $5,506 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,456 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 16% |
Students |
Columbia College | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Vatterott Educational Centers based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 316 students)
Columbia College vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Vatterott Educational Centers?
- Columbia College Chicago is 177.2% more expensive to attend than Vatterott Educational Centers for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $10,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.2% higher at Columbia College than Vatterott College Sunset Hills ($29,270.00 vs. $10,559.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vatterott College Sunset Hills than Columbia College ($18,527 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vatterott College Sunset Hills are 187.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($6,258 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Vatterott College Sunset Hills (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 227.3% larger than aid received Vatterott College Sunset Hills ($18,020 vs. $5,506)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Vatterott Educational Centers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vatterott Educational Centers or Columbia College .
Columbia College vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Vatterott Educational Centers? 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 Vatterott Educational Centers and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Vatterott Educational Centers is higher than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $5,100 more per year than Vatterott Educational Centers graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $32,200)
- Vatterott College Sunset Hills students graduate with a $3,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,456 vs. $26,000)
- Vatterott Educational Centers graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vatterott Educational Centers students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/