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Overview |
Columbia College | Clark University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Columbia College | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Clark 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,770 students)
Columbia College vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Clark University?
- Clark University is 77.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Clark University than Columbia College Chicago ($52,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Clark University ($28,387 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 61.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,164 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Clark University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 64.9% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($29,716 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Columbia College vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Clark 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 Clark University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (80% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/