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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern Morehouse| Columbus State University | Macon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Macon State | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Macon, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | maconstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Macon State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $2,277 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $8,411 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $6,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Macon State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 46.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 67.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Macon State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Macon State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Macon State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 60% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Macon State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Macon State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 0 students)
Columbus State vs. Macon State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Macon State?
- Columbus State University is 92% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at Columbus State than Macon State College ($15,425.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 79% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($6,750 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Macon State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,147 vs. $0)
Columbus State vs. Macon State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Macon State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macon State or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Columbus State vs. Macon State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Macon State? 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 Macon State and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Macon State College (31% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/