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Overview |
Columbia College | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Columbia College | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Assumption 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 Assumption College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,059 students)
Columbia College vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Assumption College?
- Assumption College is 59.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Assumption College than Columbia College Chicago ($46,680.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Assumption College ($28,387 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 23.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($14,562 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 80.3% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($32,492 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Columbia College vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Assumption 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 Assumption College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $20,500 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/