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Overview |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Columbia College Chicago is 277.1% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at Columbia College than Southeast Missouri State University ($29,270.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Columbia College ($14,519 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 80.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,954 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Southeast Missouri State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 109.7% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($18,020 vs. $8,592)
Columbia College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Columbia College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,300)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $3,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,527 vs. $26,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/