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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 | Southeastern Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Southeastern Baptist College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Laurel, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 97 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | southeasternbaptist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Southeastern Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $6,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $3,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $9,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $2,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Southeastern Baptist College | ||
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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 | 16/17 | ||
| 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 | Southeastern Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Southeastern Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $24,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Southeastern Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 78% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Southeastern Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Southeastern Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Southeastern Baptist College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 97 students)
Columbus State vs. Southeastern Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Southeastern Baptist College?
- Southeastern Baptist College is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,000.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.1% higher at Columbus State than Southeastern Baptist College ($15,425.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist College than Columbus State ($9,904 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist College are 302.7% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($3,000 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Southeastern Baptist College (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 285.8% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist College ($9,147 vs. $2,371)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Southeastern Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern Baptist College or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. Southeastern Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Southeastern Baptist 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 Southeastern Baptist College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern Baptist College is higher than Columbus State University (100% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Southeastern Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $24,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/