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Overview |
Columbia College | Stonehill College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Easton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | stonehill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Stonehill College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $51,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $51,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $15,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $31,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $34,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Stonehill College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 5,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Stonehill College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Stonehill College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Stonehill College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | Stonehill College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Stonehill College | ||
| 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 Stonehill College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,543 students)
Columbia College vs. Stonehill College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Stonehill College?
- Stonehill College is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Stonehill College than Columbia College Chicago ($51,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Stonehill College ($28,387 vs. $31,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stonehill College are 19.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($15,100 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stonehill College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stonehill College students is 92.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($34,710 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Stonehill College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Stonehill College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stonehill College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Stonehill College (3.32)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Stonehill College (73.4%)
Columbia College vs. Stonehill College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Stonehill College? 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 Stonehill College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Stonehill College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (81% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Stonehill College earn on average $28,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stonehill College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stonehill College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Stonehill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/