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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 Morehouse| Columbus State University | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $20,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $19,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $15,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 389 students)
Columbus State vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 375.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($20,796.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at FWBBC than Columbus State University ($20,796.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than FWBBC ($11,384 vs. $19,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 33.8% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,416 vs. $11,262)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Free Will Baptist Bible College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 82.6% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($15,153 vs. $8,299)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
Columbus State vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Columbus State University (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $3,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($22,270 vs. $26,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/