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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly Roosevelt University| University of San Diego | Columbia College Chicago | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Columbia College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 6,646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $29,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $29,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $28,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $18,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
USD | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 7,701 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 7,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 22%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $268 |
Diversity |
USD | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
USD | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
USD | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 6,646 students)
USD vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Columbia College?
- University of San Diego is 83.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at USD than Columbia College Chicago ($53,810.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than USD ($28,387 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Diego are 5.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($17,010 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than University of San Diego (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 102% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($36,408 vs. $18,020)
USD vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Columbia College Chicago (75% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $32,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $37,300)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,000)
- USD graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/