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Overview |
Columbia College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Columbia College | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or GVSU?
- Columbia College Chicago is 109.8% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Columbia College than Grand Valley State University ($29,270.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Columbia College ($17,105 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 77.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,140 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Grand Valley State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 104.5% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($18,020 vs. $8,811)
Columbia College vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than GVSU (90.4%)
Columbia College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Columbia College Chicago (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,300)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/