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Overview |
Columbia College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | calvary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $11,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $11,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $6,124 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $14,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $5,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 57 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 36 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 88.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1170 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,946 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 299 students)
Columbia College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Columbia College Chicago is 164.6% more expensive to attend than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.6% higher at Columbia College than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($29,270.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary than Columbia College ($14,897 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 193.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($6,124 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 229% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($18,020 vs. $5,478)
Columbia College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (3.37)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63.2%)
Columbia College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary is higher than Columbia College Chicago (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $1,200 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $36,100)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,054 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($20,946 vs. $26,000)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/