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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 InterContinental University Atlanta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,050 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $12,607 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $12,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $6,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $15,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $6,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Columbus State | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | |||
| 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 | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $341 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Columbus State | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,050 students)
Columbus State vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or AIU Atlanta?
- American InterContinental University Atlanta is 188.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($12,607.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Columbus State than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($15,425.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than AIU Atlanta ($12,902 vs. $15,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 75.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($6,866 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than American InterContinental University Atlanta (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 39.8% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($9,147 vs. $6,545)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (31% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Atlanta earn on average $10,000 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $6,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,981)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($268 vs. $341)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/