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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 College of Coastal Georgia| Columbus State University | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | DSC | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbus State | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.1 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $153 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Columbus State | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | DSC | ||
| 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 DSC based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 4,527 students)
Columbus State vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or DSC?
- Columbus State University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Columbus State than Dalton State College ($15,425.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Columbus State ($5,532 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 20.6% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,019 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Columbus State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($9,147 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
Columbus State vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or DSC? 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 DSC and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Dalton State College (31% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $11,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($14,887 vs. $26,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($153 vs. $268)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/