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URI SHU Roger Williams University GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU Bryant University VSU Clayton State University TROY Endicott College| Columbus State University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | RIC | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
Columbus State | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Columbus State | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 5,787 students)
Columbus State vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 116.9% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at RIC than Columbus State University ($25,014.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Columbus State ($11,014 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 11% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,080 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 21.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($9,147 vs. $7,537)
Columbus State vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 48 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than RIC (87.5%)
Columbus State vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or RIC? 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 RIC and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Columbus State University (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,400)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/