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CofC GS Georgia State University of West Georgia PC KSU VSU Clayton State University Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson TROY| Columbus State University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | CSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbus State | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Columbus State | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 3,418 students)
Columbus State vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 574.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at CSU than Columbus State University ($29,490.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than CSU ($12,902 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 7.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,250 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Columbus State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 188.8% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($26,417 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 69 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than CSU (86.8%)
Columbus State vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or CSU? 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 CSU and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Columbus State University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/