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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Clemson GWU ASU Lander University| Columbus State University | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $276 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Columbus State | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Erskine College | ||
| 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 Erskine College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 956 students)
Columbus State vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 687.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Erskine College than Columbus State University ($34,435.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Erskine College ($12,902 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 3.1% lower than costs at Erskine College ($12,080 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 84% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($16,834 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 32 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Erskine College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Columbus State vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Erskine 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 Erskine College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Columbus State University (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,750)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/