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GS Georgia State UTEP University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY UTSA Albany State University Texas Tech UNT| Columbus State University | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 5,899 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #779 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $10,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbus State | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 1,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 46.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $141 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than UT Permian Basin based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 5,899 students)
Columbus State vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 87.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at UT Permian Basin than Columbus State University ($20,516.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Columbus State ($10,143 vs. $11,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 13.5% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($11,262 vs. $12,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 36.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($11,314 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (965) is 4 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than UT Permian Basin (84.5%)
Columbus State vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at UT Permian Basin is higher than Columbus State University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $13,600 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $37,400)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $12,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($13,655 vs. $26,000)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($141 vs. $268)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/