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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 | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $183 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Hiwassee College | ||
| 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 253 students)
Columbus State vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Hiwassee College?
- Hiwassee College is 322.9% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Hiwassee College than Columbus State University ($18,484.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 51.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($7,987 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Hiwassee College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($9,147 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 14 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Hiwassee College (20)
Columbus State vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Hiwassee College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/