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Overview |
Columbus State | GS | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 26,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #931 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $16,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $8,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Columbus State | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 14,410 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 12,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | GS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 7,610 students)
Columbus State vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or GS?
- Columbus State University and GS cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Columbus State as Georgia Southern University ($15,425.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than GS ($11,384 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 2.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,993 vs. $11,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($8,299 vs. $8,075)
Columbus State vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 128 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming GS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than GS (89.6%)
Columbus State vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or GS? 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 GS and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Columbus State University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,400)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- GS graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/