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Overview |
Columbus State | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 18,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $5,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $8,932 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $14,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $3,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 51% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $169 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Columbus State | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (18,487 students vs. 7,610 students)
Columbus State vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Columbia Southern University?
- Columbia Southern University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($5,528.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179% higher at Columbus State than Columbia Southern University ($15,425.00 vs. $5,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Columbia Southern University ($11,384 vs. $14,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 26.1% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,932 vs. $11,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Columbia Southern University (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 107.7% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($8,299 vs. $3,995)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Columbia Southern 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 Columbia Southern University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Columbia Southern University (31% vs. 22%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $9,596 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($16,404 vs. $26,000)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($169 vs. $268)
- More Columbia Southern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/