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Overview |
Columbus State | Georgia State | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 36,516 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #762 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Georgia State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $22,389 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $13,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $17,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $11,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Georgia State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 26,050 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 17,396 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Georgia State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Georgia State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Georgia State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Columbus State | Georgia State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Georgia State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Georgia State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Georgia State?
- Georgia State University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Georgia State than Columbus State University ($22,389.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Georgia State ($12,902 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 14.4% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($12,080 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Georgia State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($11,563 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Georgia State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Georgia State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia State or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 95 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Columbus State vs. Georgia State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Georgia State? 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 State and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Columbus State University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,400)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Georgia State 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/