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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Piedmont College ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern| Columbus State University | LaGrange College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | LaGrange College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Lagrange, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | lagrange.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | LaGrange College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $32,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $32,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $12,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $21,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | LaGrange College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 980/1123 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | LaGrange College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | LaGrange College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | LaGrange College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | LaGrange College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | LaGrange College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 679 students)
Columbus State vs. LaGrange College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or LaGrange College?
- LaGrange College is 650.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at LaGrange College than Columbus State University ($32,800.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than LaGrange College ($12,902 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 3.7% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($12,080 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 179% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($25,519 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. LaGrange College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or LaGrange College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LaGrange College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 51 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
Columbus State vs. LaGrange College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or LaGrange 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 LaGrange College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Columbus State University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/