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Overview |
Columbus State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Tennessee State University | ||
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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 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 63.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Tennessee State University than Columbus State University ($20,484.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Columbus State ($11,986 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 41.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,542 vs. $12,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Tennessee State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 89.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($17,315 vs. $9,147)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
Columbus State vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Columbus State University (36% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/