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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Lee University Covenant College ASU Lander University| Columbus State University | Bryan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Bryan College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Dayton, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | bryan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Bryan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $17,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $17,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $16,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $11,977 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Bryan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Bryan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Bryan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Bryan College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Bryan College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Bryan 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 Bryan College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,656 students)
Columbus State vs. Bryan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Bryan College?
- Bryan College is 295.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($17,300.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Bryan College than Columbus State University ($17,300.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Bryan College ($12,902 vs. $16,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryan College are 46.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,250 vs. $12,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Bryan College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryan College students is 30.9% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($11,977 vs. $9,147)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Bryan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryan College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Bryan College (1016) is 55 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Bryan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Bryan College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
Columbus State vs. Bryan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Bryan 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 Bryan College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Bryan College is higher than Columbus State University (56% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bryan College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,400)
- More Bryan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/