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Overview |
St. Thomas University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,370 | 6,646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stu.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Thomas University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $29,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $29,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,460 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,654 | $28,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,668 | $18,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Thomas University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,520 | 7,701 | ||
| Admitted | 4,899 | 7,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Thomas University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Thomas University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,753 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Thomas University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
St. Thomas University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
St. Thomas University | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than St. Thomas University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 6,370 students)
St. Thomas University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Thomas University or Columbia College?
- St. Thomas University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at St. Thomas University than Columbia College Chicago ($32,600.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than St. Thomas University ($28,387 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Thomas University are 44.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($12,460 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Thomas University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($22,668 vs. $18,020)
St. Thomas University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Thomas University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or St. Thomas University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Thomas University (3.24)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
St. Thomas University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than St. Thomas University (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $37,300)
- St. Thomas University students graduate with a $3,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,753 vs. $26,000)
- St. Thomas University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More St. Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/