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Overview |
Columbia College | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | |||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Columbia College | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Thomas More | ||
| 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,958 students)
Columbia College vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Thomas More than Columbia College Chicago ($34,060.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than Columbia College ($21,962 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 79.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,014 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($23,834 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Thomas More (94.2%)
Columbia College vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Columbia College Chicago (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More 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/