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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Columbia College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 90% |
Admission |
USD | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| 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 |
USD | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $227 |
Diversity |
USD | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
USD | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
USD | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 6,046 students)
USD vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Columbia College?
- University of San Diego is 121.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.2% higher at USD than Columbia College ($53,810.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than USD ($22,824 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 96.2% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($8,670 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than University of San Diego (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 165.3% larger than aid received Columbia College ($36,408 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Columbia College (3.59)
USD vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Columbia College (75% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $28,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $870 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,034 vs. $22,904)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($227 vs. $236)
- More USD 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/