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Roosevelt University DePaul BGSU The University of Findlay Western Illinois University Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson SHMS Purdue North Central MIAD WPI| Columbia College Chicago | Wright State University Lake Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | |||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,294 students)
Columbia College vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Columbia College Chicago is 304.5% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at Columbia College than Wright State University Lake Campus ($29,270.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Columbia College ($11,585 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 56.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Wright State University Lake Campus (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 212% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($18,020 vs. $5,775)
Columbia College vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (41% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $6,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,300)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Wright State University-Lake Campus 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/