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Overview |
Columbia College | CNR | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | cnr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | CNR | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbia College | CNR | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | CNR | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | CNR | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,892 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $226 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | CNR | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 24% |
Students |
Columbia College | CNR | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | CNR | ||
| 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 CNR based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,853 students)
Columbia College vs. CNR Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or CNR?
- The College of New Rochelle is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at CNR than Columbia College Chicago ($36,152.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Rochelle are 23.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($14,562 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than The College of New Rochelle (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is ?% larger than aid received The College of New Rochelle ($18,020 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or CNR? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNR or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CNR (3.1)
Columbia College vs. CNR Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or CNR? 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 CNR and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than The College of New Rochelle (41% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from The College of New Rochelle earn on average $800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,300)
- The College of New Rochelle students graduate with a $4,108 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($21,892 vs. $26,000)
- CNR graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($226 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNR students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/