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Roosevelt University DePaul Wesley College Wooster Wittenberg University Denison Huntington University Muskingum Capital University ONU Northern Illinois Emerson| Columbia College Chicago | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | OWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,410 students)
Columbia College vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 68.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at OWU than Columbia College Chicago ($49,262.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Columbia College ($27,311 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 31% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($13,745 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 104% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($36,757 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than OWU (52.2%)
Columbia College vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or OWU? 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 OWU and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Columbia College Chicago (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/