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Overview |
Spelman | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Spelman | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Spelman | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Columbia International University | ||
| 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
- Spelman College is larger than than Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 2,481 students)
Spelman vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Columbia International University?
- Spelman College is 1% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Spelman than Columbia International University ($25,880.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia International University than Spelman ($19,911 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 57.4% lower than costs at Spelman College ($9,950 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than Columbia International University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 77.2% larger than aid received Spelman College ($18,834 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 30 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- Columbia International University has a higher acceptance rate (48.2%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Columbia International 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 Columbia International University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Columbia International University (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $17,900 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/