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Overview |
Columbia College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Columbia College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,872 students)
Columbia College vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 54.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Salve Regina University than Columbia College Chicago ($45,250.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Salve Regina University ($28,387 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 9.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($16,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 48.7% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($26,787 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Columbia College vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (73% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/