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Nebraska K-State WSU Creighton University UNI KU UNK Central Bellevue University ISU USD UW| Columbia College | University of Nebraska at Omaha | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,824 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,725 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 83% |
Admission |
Columbia College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $201 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 6,046 students)
Columbia College vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or UNOMAHA?
- Columbia College is 283.4% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Columbia College than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($24,326.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Columbia College ($12,973 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 22.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($8,670 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than University of Nebraska at Omaha (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 67.8% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($13,725 vs. $8,180)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UNOMAHA (3.44)
Columbia College vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at UNOMAHA is higher than Columbia College (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $4,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,800)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $2,534 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,034)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/