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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 ETSU| Columbus State University | South College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | South College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 8,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $17,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $16,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $13,698 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Columbus State | South College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $359 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | South College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | South 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
- South College is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (8,234 students vs. 7,610 students)
Columbus State vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or South College?
- South College is 276.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($16,450.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at South College than Columbus State University ($16,450.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than South College ($11,384 vs. $16,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 58.6% lower than costs at South College ($11,262 vs. $17,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than South College (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South College students is 65.1% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($13,698 vs. $8,299)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or South 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 South College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than South College (31% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,200)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $8,777 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $34,777)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($268 vs. $359)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/