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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 66% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College Hollywood | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or CSUMB?
- Columbia College Hollywood is 347.2% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Columbia College Hollywood than California State University Monterey Bay ($25,680.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Columbia College Hollywood ($11,435 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Monterey Bay are 1.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($16,262 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than California State University Monterey Bay (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 18.9% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($8,702 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $9,200 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,100)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,023 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,023)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/