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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 Tennessee Tech| Columbus State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $193 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Columbus State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,052 students)
Columbus State vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 497.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Columbus State University ($26,100.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($12,902 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 40.5% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,600 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 145.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($22,442 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 58 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Columbus State vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Columbus State University (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,400)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/