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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern Morehouse| Columbus State University | American Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | American Baptist College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 53 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | abcnash.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | American Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $17,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 71% |
Admission |
Columbus State | American Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | American Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | American Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $323 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | American Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | American Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | American Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than American Baptist College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 53 students)
Columbus State vs. American Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or American Baptist College?
- American Baptist College is 155.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($11,160.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Columbus State than American Baptist College ($15,425.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than American Baptist College ($12,902 vs. $17,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Baptist College are 39.8% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,640 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than American Baptist College (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Baptist College students is 5.7% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,669 vs. $9,147)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or American Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Baptist College or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. American Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or American Baptist 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 American Baptist College and Columbus State.
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than American Baptist College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,250)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than American Baptist College graduates. ($268 vs. $323)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/