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Spelman CAU GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University Howard TROY NCAT Albany State University| Columbus State University | Morehouse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Morehouse | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 2,738 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | morehouse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Morehouse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $27,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $27,984 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $14,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $34,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $12,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Morehouse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 5,610 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 2,883 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 51.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Morehouse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Morehouse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Morehouse | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | Morehouse | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Morehouse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Morehouse based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 2,738 students)
Columbus State vs. Morehouse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Morehouse?
- Morehouse College is 540.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($27,984.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Morehouse than Columbus State University ($27,984.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Morehouse ($11,384 vs. $34,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 32.9% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($11,262 vs. $14,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Morehouse College (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 52.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($12,643 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. Morehouse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Morehouse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morehouse or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Morehouse College (978) is 17 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Morehouse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Morehouse (51.4%)
Columbus State vs. Morehouse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Morehouse? 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 Morehouse and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Columbus State University (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/