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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 | Martin Methodist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Columbus State | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 934 students)
Columbus State vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Martin Methodist College?
- Martin Methodist College is 105.9% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Columbus State than Martin Methodist College ($15,425.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Martin Methodist College ($12,902 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 40.5% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,600 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($9,147 vs. $9,039)
Columbus State vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Martin Methodist College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Martin Methodist College (80.3%)
Columbus State vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than Columbus State University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $3,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($22,315 vs. $26,000)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Martin Methodist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/