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Overview |
Columbia College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #925 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1200 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $224 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
Columbia College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| 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 Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 5,231 students)
Columbia College vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Columbia College Chicago ($31,784.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Baptist University than Columbia College ($25,590 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Baptist University are 49.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($12,040 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago as Missouri Baptist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 2% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($18,372 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Missouri Baptist University (70.9%)
Columbia College vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Missouri Baptist University? 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 Missouri Baptist University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Missouri Baptist University (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Missouri Baptist University earn on average $800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,300)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($21,750 vs. $26,000)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/