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COTC Clark State Community College Owens State Community College Ohio State Sinclair Community College| Columbus State Community College | Northwest State Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Northwest State Community College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Archbold, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 25,129 | 4,030 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cscc.edu | northweststate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Northwest State Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,188 | $4,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,611 | $8,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,082 | $8,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,964 | $10,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,473 | $6,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Northwest State Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Northwest State Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Northwest State Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,542 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Northwest State Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Columbus State | Northwest State Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Northwest State Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State Community College is larger than than Northwest State Community College based on total student enrollment (25,129 students vs. 4,030 students)
Columbus State vs. Northwest State Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Northwest State Community College?
- Columbus State Community College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest State Community College for in-state tuition ($5,188.00 vs. $4,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Columbus State than Northwest State Community College ($10,611.00 vs. $8,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State Community College than Northwest State Community College ($6,964 vs. $10,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State Community College are 0.7% lower than costs at Northwest State Community College ($8,082 vs. $8,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest State Community College than Columbus State Community College (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State Community College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Northwest State Community College ($6,473 vs. $6,381)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Northwest State Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest State Community College or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. Northwest State Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Northwest State Community College? 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 Northwest State Community College and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State Community College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Northwest State Community College graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $32,800)
- More Northwest State Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/