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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 | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $293 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| 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 Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 35 students)
Columbus State vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 114.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Columbus State than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($15,425.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Shorter-CAPP ($12,902 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 39.6% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,655 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 79% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($9,147 vs. $5,109)
Columbus State vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Columbus State .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Columbus State vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (31% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $11,900 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $2,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,418)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($268 vs. $293)
- More Shorter-CAPP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/