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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 | Gainesville State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Gainesville College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Oakwood, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | gsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Gainesville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $2,277 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $8,411 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $7,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Gainesville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,538 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 2,509 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 71.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Gainesville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Gainesville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Gainesville College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 60% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Gainesville College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Gainesville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 0 students)
Columbus State vs. Gainesville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Gainesville College?
- Columbus State University is 92% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at Columbus State than Gainesville State College ($15,425.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 63.1% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($7,408 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Gainesville State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($9,147 vs. $0)
Columbus State vs. Gainesville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Gainesville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gainesville College or Columbus State .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Gainesville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Gainesville 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 Gainesville College and Columbus State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/