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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU GS Hampton University Georgia State UNC Charlotte| Columbus State University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | NCAT | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Columbus State | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or NCAT?
- Columbus State University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at NCAT than Columbus State University ($17,050.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Columbus State ($9,189 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 31.6% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,179 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,082 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 51 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Columbus State vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Columbus State University (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $700 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/