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Georgia State KSU GS University of West Georgia VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Georgia NCAT CAU ASU| Columbus State University | Georgia Gwinnett College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Lawrenceville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 11,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | ggc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $3,214 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $10,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $7,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 5,626 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 5,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 93.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 44%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $205 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Georgia Gwinnett 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
- Georgia Gwinnett College is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (11,030 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Georgia Gwinnett College?
- Columbus State University is 36% more expensive to attend than Georgia Gwinnett College for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,214.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Columbus State than Georgia Gwinnett College ($15,425.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Gwinnett College than Columbus State ($10,981 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 18.5% lower than costs at Georgia Gwinnett College ($12,080 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Georgia Gwinnett College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Georgia Gwinnett College ($9,147 vs. $7,243)
Columbus State vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Georgia Gwinnett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Gwinnett College or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Georgia Gwinnett College (2.88)
- Georgia Gwinnett College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Georgia Gwinnett 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 Georgia Gwinnett College and Columbus State.
- Georgia Gwinnett College students graduate with a $6,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($19,875 vs. $26,000)
- Georgia Gwinnett College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($205 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Gwinnett College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/