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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton| Columbia College Hollywood | Hope International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | HIU | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 1,116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $26,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $23,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 810 | ||
| Admitted | - | 261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College Hollywood | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 11% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | HIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope International University is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or HIU?
- Hope International University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College Hollywood for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at HIU than Columbia College Hollywood ($34,500.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope International University than Columbia College Hollywood ($26,146 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 27% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($13,050 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than Columbia College Hollywood (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 215.3% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($23,077 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood or HIU? 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 HIU and Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from Hope International University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $36,100)
- Columbia College Hollywood students graduate with a $977 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($25,023 vs. $26,000)
- Columbia College Hollywood graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/