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Roosevelt University FDU DePaul Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Kean Rutgers CSE Temple Seton Hall University FDU Huntington University| Columbia College Chicago | Drew University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Drew University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Columbia College | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,092 students)
Columbia College vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Drew University?
- Drew University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Drew University than Columbia College Chicago ($43,074.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Columbia College ($28,183 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 9.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($16,402 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago as Drew University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 77% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($31,901 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Columbia College vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Drew 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 Drew University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/