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Roosevelt University DePaul Westminster College Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City| Columbia College Chicago | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | WWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbia College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $221 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 20% |
Students |
Columbia College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,508 students)
Columbia College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or WWU?
- Columbia College Chicago is 10.5% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Columbia College than William Woods University ($29,270.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Columbia College ($23,363 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 72.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,450 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than William Woods University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($20,431 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than WWU (61.5%)
Columbia College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or WWU? 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 WWU and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Columbia College Chicago (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $37,300)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $4,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $26,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/