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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Western New Mexico University Albany State University ASU Texas Woman's University Lander University| Columbus State University | Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | ENMU | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 5,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $8,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $6,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 2,085 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $147 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | ENMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 5,386 students)
Columbus State vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or ENMU?
- Columbus State University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.8% higher at Columbus State than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($15,425.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Columbus State ($6,683 vs. $11,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 33.3% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,446 vs. $11,262)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 28.5% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,663 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 14 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman ENMU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than ENMU (54.9%)
Columbus State vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or ENMU? 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 ENMU and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $11,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($14,267 vs. $26,000)
- ENMU graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($147 vs. $268)
- More ENMU 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/