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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 | Blue Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Blue Mountain, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | bmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $19,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $19,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $15,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $14,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 186 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 50.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | 1040/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $188 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 922 students)
Columbus State vs. Blue Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Blue Mountain College?
- Blue Mountain College is 337.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($19,120.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Blue Mountain College than Columbus State University ($19,120.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Blue Mountain College ($12,902 vs. $15,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain College are 42.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,452 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blue Mountain College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blue Mountain College students is 55.6% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($14,229 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Blue Mountain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Blue Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Mountain College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Blue Mountain College (990) is 29 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Blue Mountain College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Blue Mountain College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Blue Mountain College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Blue Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Blue Mountain College is higher than Columbus State University (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Blue Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,700)
- Blue Mountain College students graduate with a $7,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($18,264 vs. $26,000)
- Blue Mountain College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($188 vs. $268)
- More Blue Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/