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Roosevelt University DePaul Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City DeVry University-Cincinnati| Columbia College Chicago | Kentucky Mountain Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | KMBC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Vancleve, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 78 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | kmbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | KMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $9,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $9,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $5,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $9,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $6,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | KMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 60 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | KMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | KMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbia College | KMBC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | KMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | KMBC | ||
| 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 KMBC based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 78 students)
Columbia College vs. KMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or KMBC?
- Columbia College Chicago is 219.9% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.9% higher at Columbia College than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($29,270.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than Columbia College ($9,885 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 231.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($5,430 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 183.8% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($18,020 vs. $6,349)
Columbia College vs. KMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or KMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KMBC or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at KMBC (3.33)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than KMBC (45%)
Columbia College vs. KMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or KMBC? 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 KMBC and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/