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Roosevelt University DePaul Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City DeVry University-Cincinnati| Columbia College Chicago | Walsh College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Walsh | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Troy, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | walshcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Walsh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Walsh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 22%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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Walsh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Walsh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,832 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $163 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Walsh | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Walsh | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Walsh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,218 students)
Columbia College vs. Walsh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Walsh?
- Columbia College Chicago is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Columbia College than Walsh College ($29,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Walsh College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($18,020 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Walsh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh or Columbia College .
Columbia College vs. Walsh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Walsh? 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 Walsh and Columbia College.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $20,500 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $37,300)
- Walsh College students graduate with a $10,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($15,832 vs. $26,000)
- Walsh graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($163 vs. $268)
- More Walsh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/