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Roosevelt University DePaul Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD WPI Ithaca College Berklee School of Music ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City DeVry University-Cincinnati| Columbia College Chicago | VanderCook College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | VCM | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | vandercook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | VCM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $27,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $27,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $12,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $27,884 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | VCM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | VCM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | VCM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | VCM | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | VCM | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | VCM | ||
| 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 VCM based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 263 students)
Columbia College vs. VCM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or VCM?
- Columbia College Chicago is 5.8% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Columbia College than VanderCook College of Music ($29,270.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Columbia College ($12,436 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 140% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($7,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 54.7% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($27,884 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. VCM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or VCM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCM or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. VCM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or VCM? 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 VCM and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Columbia College Chicago (45% vs. 41%)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/