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Overview |
Columbia College | Union College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,107 students)
Columbia College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Union College?
- Union College is 117.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.3% higher at Union College than Columbia College Chicago ($63,603.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Union College ($28,387 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 14.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($15,768 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Union College (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 108.3% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($37,530 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Union College (46.5%)
Columbia College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Union 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 Union College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (86% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $36,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/