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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 | City College Gainesville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 45 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | citycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $13,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $16,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Columbus State | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 14 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $284 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than City College-Gainesville based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 45 students)
Columbus State vs. City College-Gainesville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or City College-Gainesville?
- City College Gainesville is 317.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at City College-Gainesville than Columbus State University ($18,240.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than City College-Gainesville ($12,902 vs. $16,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 14.6% lower than costs at City College Gainesville ($12,080 vs. $13,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than City College Gainesville (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by City College Gainesville students is 3.1% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,428 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. City College-Gainesville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or City College-Gainesville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College-Gainesville or Columbus State .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than City College-Gainesville (22.2%)
Columbus State vs. City College-Gainesville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or City College-Gainesville? 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 City College-Gainesville and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than City College-Gainesville graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,100)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College-Gainesville students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/