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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 15,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #836 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | csusm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $13,972 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $10,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $8,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 67% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,774 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Columbia College Hollywood | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $17,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $186 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 42% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University San Marcos is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (15,109 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. California State University-San Marcos Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or California State University-San Marcos?
- Columbia College Hollywood is 347.2% more expensive to attend than California State University-San Marcos for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Columbia College Hollywood than California State University San Marcos ($25,680.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University San Marcos than Columbia College Hollywood ($10,463 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University San Marcos are 18.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($13,972 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than California State University San Marcos (91% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University San Marcos students is 21.9% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($8,922 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood or California State University-San Marcos? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California State University-San Marcos or Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman California State University-San Marcos students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. California State University-San Marcos Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood or California State University-San Marcos? 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 California State University-San Marcos and Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from California State University San Marcos earn on average $13,000 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $36,100)
- California State University San Marcos students graduate with a $7,028 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($17,995 vs. $25,023)
- California State University-San Marcos graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($186 vs. $258)
- More California State University-San Marcos graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/