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Overview |
Columbia College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | |||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Columbia College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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 Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,595 students)
Columbia College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 102.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.4% higher at Lewis and Clark than Columbia College Chicago ($59,250.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Lewis and Clark ($28,387 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 25.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($14,384 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 111.8% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($38,167 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Columbia College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Columbia College Chicago (73% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $37,300)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/