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Overview |
Columbia College | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | |||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Taylor University | ||
| 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,221 students)
Columbia College vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Taylor University?
- Taylor University is 27% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Taylor University than Columbia College Chicago ($37,176.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Columbia College ($27,366 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 62.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,058 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Taylor University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 29.3% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($23,303 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Columbia College vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Taylor 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 Taylor University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (80% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $37,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/