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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 | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Augusta University?
- Augusta University is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,892.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Augusta University than Columbus State University ($22,270.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Augusta University ($12,902 vs. $13,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 20.8% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,998 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Augusta University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Augusta University ($9,147 vs. $8,995)
Columbus State vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 84 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
Columbus State vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Augusta 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 Augusta University and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $25,900 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $37,400)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/