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Overview |
Columbus State | Campbellsville University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Campbellsville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 11,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | campbellsville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Campbellsville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $25,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $25,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $19,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Campbellsville University | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Campbellsville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $200 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Campbellsville University | ||
| 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
- Campbellsville University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (11,775 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Campbellsville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Campbellsville University?
- Campbellsville University is 485.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($25,600.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Campbellsville University than Columbus State University ($25,600.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Campbellsville University ($12,902 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 32.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,090 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Campbellsville University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 116.4% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($19,794 vs. $9,147)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Campbellsville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbellsville University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Campbellsville University (986) is 25 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Campbellsville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Campbellsville University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
Columbus State vs. Campbellsville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Campbellsville University? 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 Campbellsville University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Campbellsville University is higher than Columbus State University (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $6,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($19,400 vs. $26,000)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More Campbellsville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/