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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern DSC| College of Coastal Georgia | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of Coastal Georgia | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Brunswick, GA | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,189 | 7,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccga.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Coastal Georgia | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,086 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,670 | $11,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,148 | $8,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
College of Coastal Georgia | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,548 | 3,550 | ||
| Admitted | 2,510 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1165 | 860/1100 | ||
| 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 | Aug 5, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
College of Coastal Georgia | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Coastal Georgia | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,800 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $268 |
Diversity |
College of Coastal Georgia | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
College of Coastal Georgia | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
College of Coastal Georgia | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than College of Coastal Georgia based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 3,189 students)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Coastal Georgia or Columbus State?
- Columbus State University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than College of Coastal Georgia for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Columbus State than College of Coastal Georgia ($15,425.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than College of Coastal Georgia ($11,384 vs. $12,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 16.2% lower than costs at College of Coastal Georgia ($11,262 vs. $13,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than College of Coastal Georgia (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 35% larger than aid received College of Coastal Georgia ($8,299 vs. $6,148)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Coastal Georgia or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or College of Coastal Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 26 points higher than at College of Coastal Georgia (935)
- Incoming College of Coastal Georgia students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman College of Coastal Georgia students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than College of Coastal Georgia (98.5%)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Coastal Georgia 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 College of Coastal Georgia.
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than College of Coastal Georgia graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,400)
- College of Coastal Georgia students graduate with a $9,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($16,800 vs. $26,000)
- College of Coastal Georgia graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($173 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Coastal Georgia students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/