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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| Columbia College Hollywood | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | USD | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 83% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Columbia College Hollywood | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | USD | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or USD?
- University of San Diego is 109.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College Hollywood for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at USD than Columbia College Hollywood ($53,810.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Hollywood than USD ($32,432 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College Hollywood are 2.6% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,578 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than University of San Diego (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 397.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($36,408 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood or USD? 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 USD and Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $34,100 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $36,100)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $2,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($22,904 vs. $25,023)
- USD graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/