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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College Hollywood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 104.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College Hollywood for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.4% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Columbia College Hollywood ($52,490.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Columbia College Hollywood ($30,297 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 50.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($11,010 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Columbia College Hollywood (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 348.3% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($32,808 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $20,200 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $36,100)
- Columbia College Hollywood students graduate with a $1,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,023 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College Hollywood graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/