Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University Lander University TROY Albany State University Barton College Wingate University ASU| Columbus State University | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Columbus State | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | newberry.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Columbus State | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 928/1103 | ||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Columbus State | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Columbus State | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Newberry 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,312 students)
Columbus State vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 502.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Newberry College than Columbus State University ($26,350.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Newberry College ($12,902 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 0.7% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($12,000 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 163.6% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($24,108 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 3 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Columbus State vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Newberry College is higher than Columbus State University (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,700)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/