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VSU GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU Clayton State University ABAC TROY Albany State University ASU Savannah State University Lander University| Columbus State University | Georgia Southwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 3,070 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #908 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $12,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,939 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1010/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 3,070 students)
Columbus State vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Georgia Southwestern?
- Columbus State University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Columbus State than Georgia Southwestern State University ($15,425.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Columbus State ($12,186 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 34.6% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,978 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,472 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Georgia Southwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 6 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Southwestern students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Columbus State vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Georgia Southwestern? 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 Southwestern and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (31% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $700 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,400)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/