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GS Georgia State Shorter University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Truett-McConnell College ASU Lander University| Columbus State University | Reinhardt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Reinhardt University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Waleska, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 1,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #699 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | reinhardt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Reinhardt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $27,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $27,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $27,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $17,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Reinhardt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 1,755 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Reinhardt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Reinhardt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,190 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $239 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Reinhardt University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Columbus State | Reinhardt University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Reinhardt University | ||
| 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 Reinhardt University based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 1,170 students)
Columbus State vs. Reinhardt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Reinhardt University?
- Reinhardt University is 519.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($27,080.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at Reinhardt University than Columbus State University ($27,080.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Reinhardt University ($11,384 vs. $27,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 15% lower than costs at Reinhardt University ($11,262 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reinhardt University than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reinhardt University students is 116% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($17,929 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. Reinhardt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Reinhardt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reinhardt University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 8 points higher than at Reinhardt University (953)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Reinhardt University (20)
- Accepted freshman Reinhardt University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Reinhardt University (55.2%)
Columbus State vs. Reinhardt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Reinhardt 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 Reinhardt University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Reinhardt University is higher than Columbus State University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Reinhardt University earn on average $800 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $37,400)
- Reinhardt University students graduate with a $2,810 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($23,190 vs. $26,000)
- Reinhardt University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More Reinhardt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/