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Kansas Wesleyan University MidlandU Central Concordia University-Seward Union College OKWU| Columbia College | Doane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Doane University | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,824 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,725 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 1,879 students)
Columbia College vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Doane University?
- Doane University is 57% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Doane University than Columbia College ($38,190.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Doane University ($22,824 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 25.7% lower than costs at Doane University ($8,670 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Doane University than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 114.8% larger than aid received Columbia College ($29,479 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Columbia College (3.59)
Columbia College vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Doane University? 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 Doane University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Columbia College (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $2,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($22,034 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Doane University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/