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USC Aiken Savannah State University| Armstrong State University | Columbia Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | CBC | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 64% |
Admission |
AASU | CBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
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Academics |
AASU | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $108 |
Diversity |
AASU | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
AASU | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
AASU | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Armstrong State University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 6,192 students)
AASU vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or CBC?
- Columbia Basin College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($5,319.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.2% higher at AASU than Columbia Basin College ($14,426.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than AASU ($11,421 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Basin College are 2% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($9,980 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than Columbia Basin College (84% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia Basin College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($7,040 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or AASU .
AASU vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU or CBC? 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 CBC and AASU .
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,200)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $21,250)
- CBC graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($108 vs. $219)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/