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Roosevelt University DePaul Augustana Cornell College Beloit College Bradley Luther- Norse Huntington University DePauw Lawrence Coe College IWU| Columbia College Chicago | Knox College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Knox College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Knox College | ||
| 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 Knox College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,058 students)
Columbia College vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Knox College?
- Knox College is 79.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at Knox College than Columbia College Chicago ($52,461.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Columbia College ($26,882 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 74.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,326 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 105.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($37,015 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Columbia College vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Knox College? 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 Knox College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (78% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/