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COTC Clark State Community College Sinclair Community College Ohio State| Columbus State Community College | Fortis College Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Cincinnati | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,663 | 403 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cscc.edu | fortiscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Cincinnati | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,338 | $14,071 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,917 | $14,071 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $12,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,842 | $23,766 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,568 | $7,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 84% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Cincinnati | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 21, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Cincinnati | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Cincinnati | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $12,850 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $132 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Cincinnati | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Cincinnati | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Cincinnati | ||
| 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 Fortis College-Cincinnati based on total student enrollment (26,663 students vs. 403 students)
Columbus State vs. Fortis College-Cincinnati Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Fortis College-Cincinnati?
- Fortis College Cincinnati is 163.6% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($14,071.00 vs. $5,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Fortis College-Cincinnati than Columbus State Community College ($14,071.00 vs. $10,917.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State Community College than Fortis College-Cincinnati ($6,842 vs. $23,766)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State Community College are 48.4% lower than costs at Fortis College Cincinnati ($8,640 vs. $12,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fortis College Cincinnati than Columbus State Community College (84% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fortis College Cincinnati students is 31.2% larger than aid received Columbus State Community College ($7,305 vs. $5,568)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Fortis College-Cincinnati? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fortis College-Cincinnati or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. Fortis College-Cincinnati Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Fortis College-Cincinnati? 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 Fortis College-Cincinnati and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State Community College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Fortis College-Cincinnati graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $27,300)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fortis College-Cincinnati students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/