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Overview |
Columbia College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,231 students)
Columbia College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 86% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at Susquahanna than Columbia College Chicago ($54,440.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Susquahanna ($28,387 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 20.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($14,960 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Susquehanna University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 127% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($40,914 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Columbia College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Columbia College Chicago (77% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $19,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/