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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 | Schiller International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Schiller International University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Largo, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 43 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | schiller.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Schiller International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $23,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $2,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 25% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Schiller International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| 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 | Schiller International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Schiller International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,488 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Schiller International University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
Columbus State | Schiller International University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Schiller International University | ||
| 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 Schiller International University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 43 students)
Columbus State vs. Schiller International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Schiller International University?
- Schiller International University is 213% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Columbus State than Schiller International University ($15,425.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Schiller International University ($12,902 vs. $23,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Schiller International University are 51% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,000 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Schiller International University (98% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 301.5% larger than aid received Schiller International University ($9,147 vs. $2,278)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Schiller International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Schiller International University or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. Schiller International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Schiller International 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 Schiller International University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Schiller International University is higher than Columbus State University (50% vs. 31%)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $488 lower median federal student loan debt than Schiller International University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,488)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Schiller International University graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Schiller International University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/