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Overview |
Columbia College | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 1,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $39,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $39,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,874 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,655 | $24,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,569 | $28,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,436 | ||
| Admitted | - | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 893/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 21% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 24% |
Students |
Columbia College | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 1,557 students)
Columbia College vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 61.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at MidlandU than Columbia College ($39,370.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than MidlandU ($22,655 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 19% lower than costs at Midland University ($8,874 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Columbia College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 94.1% larger than aid received Columbia College ($28,274 vs. $14,569)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
Columbia College vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Columbia College (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $4,966 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($22,034 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/