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Overview |
Columbia College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,909 students)
Columbia College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 53.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Willamette University than Columbia College Chicago ($45,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Willamette University ($28,387 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 25.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($14,340 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 53.7% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($27,700 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Columbia College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (77% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,300)
- Willamette University and Columbia College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Willamette University and Columbia College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/