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Howard Morehouse Georgia State GS CAU Georgia University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University NCAT Florida A&M| Columbus State University | Spelman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Spelman | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 3,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | spelman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Spelman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $16,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $37,403 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $11,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Spelman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 10,610 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 3,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Spelman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Spelman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Spelman | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Spelman | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Spelman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 3,633 students)
Columbus State vs. Spelman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Spelman?
- Spelman College is 515.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($26,915.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at Spelman than Columbus State University ($26,915.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Spelman ($11,384 vs. $37,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 44.7% lower than costs at Spelman College ($11,262 vs. $16,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Spelman College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spelman College students is 44.5% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($11,994 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. Spelman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Spelman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spelman or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 54 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Spelman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Spelman (34.1%)
Columbus State vs. Spelman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Spelman? 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 Spelman and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Columbus State University (77% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Spelman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/