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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 | Middle Georgia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Middle Georgia College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Cochran, 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 | mgc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Middle Georgia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $2,277 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $8,411 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $7,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Middle Georgia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,248 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 77.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Middle Georgia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Middle Georgia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| 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 | Middle Georgia College | ||
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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 | Middle Georgia College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Middle Georgia 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 Middle Georgia College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 0 students)
Columbus State vs. Middle Georgia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Middle Georgia College?
- Columbus State University is 92% more expensive to attend than Middle Georgia College for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at Columbus State than Middle Georgia College ($15,425.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Georgia College are 58.3% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($7,632 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Middle Georgia College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is ?% larger than aid received Middle Georgia College ($9,147 vs. $0)
Columbus State vs. Middle Georgia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Middle Georgia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Georgia College or Columbus State .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Middle Georgia College (85.6%)
Columbus State vs. Middle Georgia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Middle Georgia 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 Middle Georgia College and Columbus State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/