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Roosevelt University DePaul Trine University Huntington University Siena Heights University Northern Illinois Emerson GVSU CMU MIAD Michigan State WPI| Columbia College Chicago | Adrian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $38,321 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $38,321 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $24,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $31,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Columbia College | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Adrian 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 Adrian College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,821 students)
Columbia College vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Adrian College than Columbia College Chicago ($38,321.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adrian College than Columbia College ($24,870 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adrian College are 38.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($12,980 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago as Adrian College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 75.1% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($31,555 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Adrian College (69.1%)
Columbia College vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Adrian 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 Adrian College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Adrian College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/