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Overview |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,824 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,725 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 76% |
Admission |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 6,046 students)
Columbia College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Columbia College is 273.2% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($24,326.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Columbia College ($13,322 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 9.9% lower than costs at Columbia College ($7,890 vs. $8,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 227.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($13,725 vs. $4,187)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
Columbia College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Columbia College (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $2,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $2,937 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($22,034 vs. $24,971)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/