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Overview |
Columbia College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 206 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $15,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $14,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 70 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 61.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | |||
| 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 | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $160 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Columbia College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 206 students)
Columbia College vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Emmaus Bible College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Columbia College than Emmaus Bible College ($29,270.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Columbia College ($15,521 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 98.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,050 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 21.3% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($18,020 vs. $14,856)
Columbia College vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $5,600 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $10,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $26,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($160 vs. $268)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/