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Overview |
Columbia College | Endicott College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Beverly, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 4,006 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | endicott.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Endicott College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $36,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $36,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $16,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $39,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $16,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Endicott College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 5,430 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 3,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Endicott College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Endicott College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Endicott College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College | Endicott College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Endicott College | ||
| 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 Endicott College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 4,006 students)
Columbia College vs. Endicott College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Endicott College?
- Endicott College is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($36,926.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Endicott College than Columbia College Chicago ($36,926.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Endicott College ($28,387 vs. $39,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Endicott College are 6.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($16,958 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Endicott College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 9% larger than aid received Endicott College ($18,020 vs. $16,533)
Columbia College vs. Endicott College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Endicott College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Endicott College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Endicott College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Endicott College (73.3%)
Columbia College vs. Endicott College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Endicott 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 Endicott College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Endicott College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Endicott College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Endicott 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/