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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 | South College Asheville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | South College-Asheville | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 352 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | southcollegenc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | South College-Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $19,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $19,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $31,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $5,208 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
Columbus State | South College-Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 30 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 30 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 66.7%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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | South College-Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | South College-Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $23,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,863 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $257 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | South College-Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | South College-Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | South College-Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than South College-Asheville based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 352 students)
Columbus State vs. South College-Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or South College-Asheville?
- South College Asheville is 335.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($19,050.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at South College-Asheville than Columbus State University ($19,050.00 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-Asheville ($12,902 vs. $31,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South College Asheville are 5.5% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,448 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than South College Asheville (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 75.6% larger than aid received South College Asheville ($9,147 vs. $5,208)
Columbus State vs. South College-Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or South College-Asheville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College-Asheville or Columbus State .
- South College-Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. South College-Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or South College-Asheville? 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-Asheville and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $14,300 more per year than South College-Asheville graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $23,100)
- South College Asheville students graduate with a $1,137 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($24,863 vs. $26,000)
- South College-Asheville graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College-Asheville students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/