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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 | Remington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Remington College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Heathrow, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | remingtoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Remington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $14,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $14,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,145 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $16,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $6,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Remington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Remington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Remington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $28,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,280 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $137 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Remington College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Remington College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Remington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Remington College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 344 students)
Columbus State vs. Remington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Remington College?
- Remington College is 231.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($14,498.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Columbus State than Remington College ($15,425.00 vs. $14,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Remington College ($12,902 vs. $16,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Remington College are 48.3% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,145 vs. $12,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Remington College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Remington College ($9,147 vs. $6,497)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Remington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Remington College or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. Remington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Remington 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 Remington College and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Remington College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $28,000)
- Remington College students graduate with a $12,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($13,280 vs. $26,000)
- Remington College graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($137 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Remington College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/