| Chicago vs. Columbia College Chicago |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#8 in National Universities #1 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #64 in Federal Region V Universities #39 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,939 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$32,520 |
| expensive$66,543 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$2,464 |
| More$43,934 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$17,738 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter5.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.77% |
| Favorable84.80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.01% |
| 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 | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger18,339 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,646 |
| Larger7,595 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,424 |
| Larger10,744 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller222 |
| Smaller28 | Online Student Population | Larger69 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,158) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,867 | Number of faculties | 831 |
| Higher$165,172 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,114 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.