Columbia vs Mid-America Christian
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Columbia CollegeColumbia, SCCatholic life on campusMid-America Christian UniversityOklahoma City, OKCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Mid-America Christian has the higher graduation rate: 44% against 37% at Columbia.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Mid-America Christian has the lower price after aid: $14,517 a year, against $17,541 at Columbia.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Mid-America Christian: $46,116, against $41,338 at Columbia.
- Median debt is lower at Columbia: $22,750, against $26,394 at Mid-America Christian.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Columbia, SC
Oklahoma City, OK
Setting
City
City
Students
1,572
2,183
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
94%
92%
Average SAT
1020
ACT middle 50%
17–19
Graduation rate
37%
44%
First-year retention
60%
65%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,408
$16,692
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,541
$14,517
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,017
$15,027
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,816
$15,646
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,928
$20,665
Net price, over $110,000 income
$20,399
$24,590
Median debt
$22,750
$26,394
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$41,338
$46,116
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.