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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY SWOSU Albany State University NWOSU ECU ASU| Columbus State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Durant, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 5,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #944 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | se.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $15,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $7,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 915 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 60.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 920/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,506 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $160 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Southeastern Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 5,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 47.6% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Columbus State than Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($15,425.00 vs. $15,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Columbus State ($10,004 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 66.6% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($7,250 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($9,147 vs. $7,181)
Columbus State vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Southeastern Oklahoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern Oklahoma State University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970) is 9 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (74.2%)
Columbus State vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Southeastern Oklahoma State 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (31% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Oklahoma State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,400)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $10,494 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($15,506 vs. $26,000)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($160 vs. $268)
- More Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/