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Overview |
Columbus State | EWU | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Columbus State | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 880/1090 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $215 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 7,610 students)
Columbus State vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 66.9% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at EWU than Columbus State University ($24,833.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than EWU ($11,384 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 32.1% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($11,262 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Eastern Washington University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($8,756 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 9 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming EWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than EWU (91.8%)
Columbus State vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or EWU? 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 EWU and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Columbus State University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,400)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $5,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($20,818 vs. $26,000)
- EWU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/