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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Emmanuel College ASU Lander University St. Andrews University| Columbus State University | King College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | King College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #638 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $32,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $32,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $10,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $23,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $24,339 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Columbus State | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 1,195 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 650 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | King College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Columbus State | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | King 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 King College based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 1,295 students)
Columbus State vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or King College?
- King College is 652.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($32,902.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at King College than Columbus State University ($32,902.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than King College ($11,384 vs. $23,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 9.7% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,262 vs. $11,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than King College (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 193.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($24,339 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 44 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming King College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than King College (54.4%)
Columbus State vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or King 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 King College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Columbus State University (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,400)
- King College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- King College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/