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Overview |
Columbia College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 4,566 students)
Columbia College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Columbia College Chicago ($37,896.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($28,387 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College Chicago are 4.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($18,000 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 44.2% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($25,979 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Columbia College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Columbia College Chicago (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $2,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/