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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 | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,514 students)
Columbus State vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 386.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Columbia College than Columbus State University ($21,250.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Columbia College ($12,902 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 43.8% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,400 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Columbia College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 75.9% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($16,089 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 10 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Columbia College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Columbus State University (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $736 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,264 vs. $26,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/