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Overview |
Columbia College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,988 students)
Columbia College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Seton Hill University than Columbia College Chicago ($39,674.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Columbia College ($24,576 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 34.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($13,350 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 57.2% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($28,325 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Columbia College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/