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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia Wingate University KSU VSU Clayton State University GWU TROY Lenoir-Rhyne University Albany State University Liberty University| Columbus State University | Belmont Abbey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | BAC | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 28% |
Students |
Columbus State | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | BAC | ||
| 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,501 students)
Columbus State vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 323.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at BAC than Columbus State University ($18,500.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than BAC ($12,902 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 3.6% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,658 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 1.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,266 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 60 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or BAC? 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 BAC and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Columbus State University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/