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Overview |
Columbia College | Waldorf College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Forest City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,763 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | waldorf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Waldorf College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $23,108 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $23,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $18,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $17,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Waldorf College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Waldorf College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Waldorf College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,822 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $194 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Waldorf College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | Waldorf College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Waldorf College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,763 students)
Columbia College vs. Waldorf College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Waldorf College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Waldorf College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Columbia College than Waldorf College ($29,270.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waldorf College than Columbia College ($18,620 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 105.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($8,748 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Waldorf College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 3.8% larger than aid received Waldorf College ($18,020 vs. $17,359)
Columbia College vs. Waldorf College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Waldorf College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waldorf College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Columbia College vs. Waldorf College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Waldorf College? 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 Waldorf College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Waldorf College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Waldorf College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,300)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $7,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($18,822 vs. $26,000)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More Waldorf College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/