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Overview |
Columbia College | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $30,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $30,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $26,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $22,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,051 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,544 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 610 students)
Columbia College vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($30,248.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Westminster College than Columbia College Chicago ($30,248.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Columbia College ($26,768 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 53% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,762 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago as Westminster College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 22.3% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($22,039 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Columbia College vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $437 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,437)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/