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COTC Clark State Community College Lincoln College of Technology-Dayton Ohio State Sinclair Community College AIAM| Columbus State Community College | Fortis College Columbus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Columbus | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,129 | 818 | ||
| 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-Columbus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,188 | $15,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,611 | $15,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,082 | $12,771 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,964 | $24,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,473 | $6,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Columbus | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Columbus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Columbus | ||
| 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-Columbus | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Columbus | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Fortis College-Columbus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State Community College is larger than than Fortis College-Columbus based on total student enrollment (25,129 students vs. 818 students)
Columbus State vs. Fortis College-Columbus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Fortis College-Columbus?
- Fortis College Columbus is 197.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($15,430.00 vs. $5,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Fortis College-Columbus than Columbus State Community College ($15,430.00 vs. $10,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State Community College than Fortis College-Columbus ($6,964 vs. $24,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State Community College are 58% lower than costs at Fortis College Columbus ($8,082 vs. $12,771)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fortis College Columbus than Columbus State Community College (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State Community College students is 1.6% larger than aid received Fortis College Columbus ($6,473 vs. $6,371)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Fortis College-Columbus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fortis College-Columbus or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. Fortis College-Columbus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Fortis College-Columbus? 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-Columbus and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State Community College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Fortis College-Columbus 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-Columbus 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/