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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 | Reformed University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Reformed University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Lawrenceville, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | runiv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Reformed University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Reformed University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 26 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 46.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 | Reformed University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Reformed University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Reformed University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Reformed University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Reformed University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Reformed University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 281 students)
Columbus State vs. Reformed University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Reformed University?
- Reformed University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($4,800.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.4% higher at Columbus State than Reformed University ($15,425.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reformed University are 20.8% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,000 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Reformed University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is ?% larger than aid received Reformed University ($9,147 vs. $0)
Columbus State vs. Reformed University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Reformed University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reformed University or Columbus State .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Reformed University (65%)
Columbus State vs. Reformed University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Reformed University? 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 Reformed University and Columbus State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/