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Overview |
Columbia College | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 975/1200 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Ursuline College | ||
| 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 Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 950 students)
Columbia College vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Ursuline College than Columbia College Chicago ($36,390.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than Columbia College ($14,502 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursuline College are 49.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($12,042 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursuline College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 77.9% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($32,059 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Ursuline College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Ursuline College (85.1%)
Columbia College vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Ursuline 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 Ursuline College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Ursuline College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Ursuline College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/