Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
COTC Clark State Community College Ohio State Sinclair Community College| Columbus State Community College | Vatterott College Cleveland | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Columbus State | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Broadview Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,129 | 117 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cscc.edu | vatterott.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Columbus State | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,188 | $10,587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,611 | $10,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,082 | $6,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,964 | $19,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,473 | $5,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Columbus State | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,456 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $232 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Columbus State | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| 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 Vatterott Educational Centers based on total student enrollment (25,129 students vs. 117 students)
Columbus State vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Vatterott Educational Centers?
- Vatterott College Cleveland is 104.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($10,587.00 vs. $5,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Columbus State than Vatterott College Cleveland ($10,611.00 vs. $10,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State Community College than Vatterott Educational Centers ($6,964 vs. $19,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vatterott College Cleveland are 29.1% lower than costs at Columbus State Community College ($6,258 vs. $8,082)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vatterott College Cleveland than Columbus State Community College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State Community College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Vatterott College Cleveland ($6,473 vs. $5,898)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Vatterott Educational Centers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vatterott Educational Centers or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Vatterott Educational Centers? 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 Vatterott Educational Centers and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State Community College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Vatterott Educational Centers graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $32,200)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vatterott Educational Centers students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/