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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 | Brevard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 759 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 965/1155 | ||
| 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 | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Columbus State | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Brevard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 759 students)
Columbus State vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Brevard College?
- Brevard College is 549.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at Brevard College than Columbus State University ($28,400.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Brevard College ($12,902 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 2.6% lower than costs at Brevard College ($12,080 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 118.9% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($20,027 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.07) as students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Columbus State vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Brevard 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 Brevard College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Brevard College is higher than Columbus State University (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/