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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ETSU ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern| Columbus State University | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #1004 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Columbus State | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Tusculum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,303 students)
Columbus State vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 507.6% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Tusculum College than Columbus State University ($26,558.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Tusculum College ($12,902 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 20.3% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,042 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 147.4% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($22,630 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 1 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Tusculum College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Tusculum College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Tusculum College (81.1%)
Columbus State vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Columbus State University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/