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AAMU Albany State University TROY GS Georgia State Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University University of West Georgia KSU VSU| Alabama State University | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #995 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 3,870 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 3,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Columbus State?
- Alabama State University is 90.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Alabama State than Columbus State University ($16,656.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Alabama State ($12,902 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 99.7% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($6,050 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,029 vs. $9,147)
Alabama State vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 117 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Alabama State vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Columbus State? 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 Columbus State and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Alabama State University (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,500)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $6,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,091)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/