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Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University CU Denver TROY University of Northern Colorado Albany State University| Colorado State University Pueblo | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,691 | 7,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,870 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,711 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,596 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,188 | $11,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,736 | $8,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,834 | 3,550 | ||
| Admitted | 1,831 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1100 | 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 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $268 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 6,691 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or Columbus State?
- Colorado State University Pueblo is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,870.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Columbus State than Colorado State University Pueblo ($15,425.00 vs. $14,711.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than CSU-Pueblo ($11,384 vs. $14,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 3% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($11,262 vs. $11,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Colorado State University Pueblo (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 29.4% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,736 vs. $8,299)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 9 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Columbus State (99.2%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at CSU-Pueblo is higher than Columbus State University (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo earn on average $1,600 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,400)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More CSU-Pueblo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/