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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 | Morris College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Morris College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Sumter, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 384 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | morris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Morris College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $14,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $14,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $7,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $18,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $10,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Morris College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 | Morris College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Morris College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $25,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 10% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $340 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Morris College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Morris College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Morris College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Morris College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 384 students)
Columbus State vs. Morris College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Morris College?
- Morris College is 224.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($14,198.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Columbus State than Morris College ($15,425.00 vs. $14,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Morris College ($12,902 vs. $18,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morris College are 68.6% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($7,164 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morris College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morris College students is 12.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,274 vs. $9,147)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Morris College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morris College or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Morris College (2.57)
Columbus State vs. Morris College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Morris 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 Morris College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Morris College is higher than Columbus State University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Morris College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $25,300)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Morris College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,950)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Morris College graduates. ($268 vs. $340)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morris College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 10%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/