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Overview |
Columbia College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,572 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,650 | $32,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,650 | $32,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,550 | $13,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,920 | $21,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,961 | $29,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,163 | 4,725 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 2,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Columbia College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 1,572 students)
Columbia College vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($32,960.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Columbia College ($32,960.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than Columbia College ($21,169 vs. $23,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 52.3% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($8,550 vs. $13,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Texas Wesleyan University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 110.2% larger than aid received Columbia College ($29,348 vs. $13,961)
Columbia College vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 32 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Columbia College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Texas Wesleyan University (62.4%)
Columbia College vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $34,700)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $265 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $25,264)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Texas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/