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Overview |
Columbus State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Lewiston, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 3,746 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #969 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | lcsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,999 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $6,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 3,938 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 3,417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 850/1110 | ||
| 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 | Aug 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,944 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $226 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 3,746 students)
Columbus State vs. Lewis-Clark State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Lewis-Clark State College?
- Lewis Clark State College is 60.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,999.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Lewis-Clark State College than Columbus State University ($20,252.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than Columbus State ($11,476 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 42.8% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,460 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Lewis Clark State College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 39.5% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($9,147 vs. $6,555)
Columbus State vs. Lewis-Clark State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Lewis-Clark State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis-Clark State College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 22 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming Lewis-Clark State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Lewis-Clark State College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lewis-Clark State College (86.8%)
Columbus State vs. Lewis-Clark State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Lewis-Clark State 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 Lewis-Clark State College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Lewis Clark State College (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lewis Clark State College earn on average $600 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,400)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $4,056 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($21,944 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($226 vs. $268)
- More Lewis-Clark State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/