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Overview |
Columbia College | Hood | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Hood | ||
| 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 Hood based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,056 students)
Columbia College vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Hood?
- Hood College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Hood than Columbia College Chicago ($43,800.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Columbia College ($23,624 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 32.4% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($13,600 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 88.9% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($34,047 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Hood (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Hood (77.9%)
Columbia College vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Hood? 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 Hood and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Columbia College Chicago (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/