| Columbia College - Elgin vs. Chicago |
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|---|---|---|
| - | Rankings* | #8 in National Universities #1 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,304 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$66,939 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $66,543 |
| - | Average Financial Aid Amount | $43,934 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT 34 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 5.43% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 84.80% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | |
| Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| - | Total Enrollment | 18,339 |
| - | Undergraduate Student Population | 7,595 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 10,744 |
| - | Online Student Population | 28 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 95% |
| - | Retention Rate | 99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| - | Student to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
| - | Number of faculties | 2,867 |
| - | Average Faculty Salary | $165,172 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.