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Overview |
Columbus State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $215 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Columbus State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,704 students)
Columbus State vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or UVa-Wise?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at UVa-Wise than Columbus State University ($25,419.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Columbus State ($9,923 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 1.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,919 vs. $12,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as The University of Virginia's College at Wise (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 56.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($14,299 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 19 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
Columbus State vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Columbus State University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $4,700 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,400)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $5,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($20,827 vs. $26,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/