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COTC Clark State Community College Ohio State Sinclair Community College| Columbus State Community College | Daymar College New Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | DC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | New Boston, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,129 | 26 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cscc.edu | daymarcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | DC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,188 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,611 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,082 | $6,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,964 | $24,760 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,473 | $4,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | DC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | DC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | DC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $23,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 9% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $215 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | DC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 96% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | DC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | DC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State Community College is larger than than DC based on total student enrollment (25,129 students vs. 26 students)
Columbus State vs. DC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or DC?
- Daymar College New Boston is 189.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $5,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at DC than Columbus State Community College ($15,000.00 vs. $10,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State Community College than DC ($6,964 vs. $24,760)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daymar College New Boston are 25.4% lower than costs at Columbus State Community College ($6,444 vs. $8,082)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Daymar College New Boston than Columbus State Community College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State Community College students is 50.3% larger than aid received Daymar College New Boston ($6,473 vs. $4,308)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or DC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DC or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. DC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or DC? 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 DC and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State Community College earn on average $10,800 more per year than DC graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $23,800)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DC students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/