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Overview |
Columbus State | LSUS | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #937 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1090/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Columbus State | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Columbus State | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or LSUS?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 29.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.7% higher at Columbus State than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($15,425.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Columbus State ($7,587 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 18.1% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,226 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 8.5% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,929 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 68 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or LSUS? 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 LSUS and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $2,100 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,400)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/