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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 | Gordon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Gordon | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Barnesville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 3,135 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | gdn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Gordon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,257 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $8,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $7,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Gordon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,021 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Gordon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Gordon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $180 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Gordon | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Gordon | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Gordon | ||
| 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 3,135 students)
Columbus State vs. Gordon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Gordon?
- Columbus State University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Columbus State than Gordon College ($15,425.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Columbus State ($8,185 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 30.5% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,257 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Gordon College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Gordon College ($9,147 vs. $7,701)
Columbus State vs. Gordon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Gordon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 110 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Gordon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Gordon? 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 Gordon and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($180 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/