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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University West Texas A & M University UIW ASU Lander University| Columbus State University | Texas A&M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $153 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Texas A&M International 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
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Texas A&M International University?
- Columbus State University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Columbus State than Texas A&M International University ($15,425.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than Columbus State ($5,383 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 31.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,210 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Texas A&M International University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,872 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 56 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
Columbus State vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than Columbus State University (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,400)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $11,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($14,806 vs. $26,000)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($153 vs. $268)
- More Texas A&M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/