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GS Georgia State UCO-Central University of West Georgia ULM KSU VSU Clayton State University OSU-Oklahoma City TROY RSU Albany State University| Columbus State University | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | NSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbus State | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $186 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 17% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 6,702 students)
Columbus State vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or NSU?
- Northeastern State University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,285.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Columbus State than Northeastern State University ($15,425.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Columbus State ($9,669 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 45.7% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,292 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Northeastern State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($9,147 vs. $8,528)
Columbus State vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 27 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or NSU? 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 NSU and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Northeastern State University (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,400)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($18,000 vs. $26,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($186 vs. $268)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/