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Overview |
DePaul | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
DePaul | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $227 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
DePaul | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 42% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 6,046 students)
DePaul vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Columbia College?
- DePaul University is 73.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at DePaul than Columbia College ($42,189.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than DePaul ($22,824 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 85.3% lower than costs at DePaul University ($8,670 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Columbia College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 89.5% larger than aid received Columbia College ($26,004 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Columbia College (3.59)
DePaul vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Columbia 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 Columbia College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Columbia College (66% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,298 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,034 vs. $23,332)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($227 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/