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Central Northern Illinois OKWU| Judson University | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $8,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,331 | $22,655 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,948 | $14,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Judson University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 873 | - | ||
| Admitted | 551 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Judson University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Judson University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 1,058 students)
Judson University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Columbia College?
- Judson University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Judson University than Columbia College ($29,850.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Columbia College ($21,331 vs. $22,655)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 33.2% lower than costs at Judson University ($8,874 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Judson University than Columbia College (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 50.6% larger than aid received Columbia College ($21,948 vs. $14,569)
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Judson University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Judson University (3.16)
Judson University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Columbia College (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $966 lower median federal student loan debt than Judson University graduates. ($22,034 vs. $23,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Judson University graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More Judson University 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/