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Roosevelt University DePaul IU Southeast Huntington University AUM Northern Illinois Emerson Eastern Indiana State MIAD Clarion University of Pennsylvania WPI| Columbia College Chicago | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | IU East | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Columbia College | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | |||
| 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 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,039 students)
Columbia College vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or IU East?
- Columbia College Chicago is 302.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Columbia College than Indiana University East ($29,270.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Columbia College ($8,837 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 91.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,412 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 128.9% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($18,020 vs. $7,874)
Columbia College vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at IU East (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than IU East (77.6%)
Columbia College vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or IU East? 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 IU East and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Indiana University East (41% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $4,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/