| Monmouth vs. Columbia College Chicago |
#147 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #28 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #64 in Federal Region V Universities #39 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$44,922 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$34,088 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $2,544 |
| More$35,364 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,081 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,110 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier90.93% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.46% |
| Lower13.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.14% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller713 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,570 |
| Smaller713 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,422 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 148 |
| - | Online Student Population | 37 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| Higher29% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower28% |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,034) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,158) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,630) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 95 | Number of faculty | 795 |
| Lower$61,937 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,908 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.