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Overview |
Columbia College | Northwest | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,824 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,725 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 6,046 students)
Columbia College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Northwest?
- Columbia College is 304.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Columbia College than Northwest Missouri State University ($24,326.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Columbia College ($14,197 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 20.3% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,670 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Columbia College (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 63.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($13,725 vs. $8,387)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Northwest (3.45)
Columbia College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Columbia College (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $600 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $41,200)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $2,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,034 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/