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Rockhurst Central Creighton University University of Missouri-Columbia OKWU| Columbia College | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,824 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,725 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | - | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 853 students)
Columbia College vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or William Jewell College?
- Columbia College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Columbia College than William Jewell College ($24,326.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than Columbia College ($20,108 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 16.8% lower than costs at William Jewell College ($8,670 vs. $10,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than Columbia College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 2% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($13,725 vs. $13,451)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Columbia College (3.59)
Columbia College vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Columbia College (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $2,966 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($22,034 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/