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Overview |
Columbia College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Columbia College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1300 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,588 students)
Columbia College vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at University of St Thomas than Columbia College Chicago ($31,724.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Columbia College ($19,207 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 84.4% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,760 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 28.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($23,181 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Columbia College Chicago (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $19,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $37,300)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/