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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Shorter Albany State University Reinhardt University ASU Lander University| Columbus State University | Truett McConnell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Truett-McConnell College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Cleveland, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 2,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | truett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Truett-McConnell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $22,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $22,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $18,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $16,297 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Truett-McConnell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1000/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Truett-McConnell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Truett-McConnell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Truett-McConnell College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | Truett-McConnell College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Truett-McConnell 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 Truett-McConnell College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 2,796 students)
Columbus State vs. Truett-McConnell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Truett-McConnell College?
- Truett McConnell College is 423.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($22,896.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Truett-McConnell College than Columbus State University ($22,896.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Truett-McConnell College ($12,902 vs. $18,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truett McConnell College are 36.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,856 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truett McConnell College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truett McConnell College students is 78.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($16,297 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Truett-McConnell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Truett-McConnell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truett-McConnell College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 23 points higher than at Truett-McConnell College (938)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Truett-McConnell College (20)
- Accepted freshman Truett-McConnell College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Truett-McConnell College (80.8%)
Columbus State vs. Truett-McConnell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Truett-McConnell 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 Truett-McConnell College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Truett McConnell College (31% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Truett-McConnell College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $35,500)
- Truett McConnell College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Truett-McConnell College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Truett-McConnell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/