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Benedict College GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Edward Waters College ASU Lander University| Columbus State University | Allen University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Allen University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $383 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 657 students)
Columbus State vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Allen University?
- Allen University is 186.9% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($12,540.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Columbus State than Allen University ($15,425.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Allen University ($12,902 vs. $13,774)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 40.7% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,584 vs. $12,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Allen University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($11,268 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Columbus State .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Columbus State vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $24,300)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $11,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $37,119)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($268 vs. $383)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/