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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University University of Lynchburg ASU Lander University St. Andrews University| Columbus State University | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Columbus State | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,358 students)
Columbus State vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 689.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than Columbus State University ($34,500.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Emory and Henry College ($12,902 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 14.2% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,080 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Emory and Henry College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 245.9% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($31,643 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 19 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Columbus State University (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/