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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University WKU Georgia Southwestern| Columbus State University | Lindsey Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Columbia, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 3,159 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | lindsey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $25,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $25,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $25,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $194 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Columbus State | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 3,159 students)
Columbus State vs. Lindsey Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Lindsey Wilson College?
- Lindsey Wilson College is 493.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($25,944.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Lindsey Wilson College than Columbus State University ($25,944.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Lindsey Wilson College ($12,902 vs. $13,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 24.7% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,686 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 181.7% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($25,764 vs. $9,147)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Lindsey Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindsey Wilson College or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Lindsey Wilson College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
Columbus State vs. Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (31% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $7,176 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($18,824 vs. $26,000)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More Lindsey Wilson 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/