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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Lee University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern| Columbus State University | Johnson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $18,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $18,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $9,278 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $20,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $9,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 53.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 55.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 890/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $221 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 950 students)
Columbus State vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Johnson University?
- Johnson University is 321.6% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($18,428.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Johnson University than Columbus State University ($18,428.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Johnson University ($11,384 vs. $20,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 21.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,278 vs. $11,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Johnson University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,797 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 74 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Johnson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Johnson University (53.8%)
Columbus State vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Johnson University? 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 Johnson University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Columbus State University (54% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $4,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($21,380 vs. $26,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/