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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 | Beacon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 501 students)
Columbus State vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 962% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.9% higher at Beacon College than Columbus State University ($46,420.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Beacon College ($12,902 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 17.8% lower than costs at Beacon College ($12,080 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Beacon College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beacon College students is 128.9% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($20,933 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Beacon College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Columbus State vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Beacon 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 Beacon College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Columbus State University (82% vs. 31%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Beacon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/