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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Liberty University Carson-Newman College ASU Lander University| Columbus State University | Maryville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Maryville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,069 students)
Columbus State vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 743.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.1% higher at Maryville College than Columbus State University ($36,880.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Maryville College ($12,902 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 4.4% lower than costs at Maryville College ($12,080 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 236.5% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($30,782 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 91 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Columbus State vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Columbus State University (54% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/