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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Jackson State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern| Columbus State University | Tougaloo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 790/1090 | ||
| 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 | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $361 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 677 students)
Columbus State vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Tougaloo College?
- Tougaloo College is 137.6% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Columbus State than Tougaloo College ($15,425.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Tougaloo College ($12,902 vs. $13,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 88.8% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($6,400 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Tougaloo College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tougaloo College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,387 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 117 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
Columbus State vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Columbus State University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,600)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $9,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,004)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($268 vs. $361)
- More Tougaloo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/