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Overview |
Columbia College | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Wingate University | ||
| 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,396 students)
Columbia College vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Wingate University than Columbia College Chicago ($40,706.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Columbia College ($18,823 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 72.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,444 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Wingate University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 101.2% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($36,262 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
Columbia College vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Wingate 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 Wingate University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/