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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern Morehouse| Columbus State University | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Union College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Barbourville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | unionky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $28,737 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $28,737 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,261 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $18,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $23,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,142 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 955/1148 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 970 students)
Columbus State vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Union College?
- Union College is 557.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Union College than Columbus State University ($28,737.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Union College ($12,902 vs. $18,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 46.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,261 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 153.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($23,168 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Union College (970) is 9 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Union College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Union College (53.4%)
Columbus State vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Union 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 Union College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Columbus State University (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,800)
- Union College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/