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Overview |
Columbus State | MCA | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbus State | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $341 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 116 students)
Columbus State vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 641.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at MCA than Columbus State University ($32,400.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 35.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,890 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Memphis College of Art (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($9,147 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
Columbus State vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or MCA? 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 MCA and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Columbus State University (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,900)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $33,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($268 vs. $341)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/