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TU GS Georgia State University of West Georgia UMES KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University UMBC ASU| Columbus State University | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | UB | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 3,101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $21,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $17,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $8,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbus State | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 173 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 1010/1110 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | UB | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 3,101 students)
Columbus State vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or UB?
- University of Baltimore is 70.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,442.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at UB than Columbus State University ($21,160.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than UB ($11,384 vs. $17,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 71.8% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,262 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than University of Baltimore (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 6.4% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($8,833 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 11 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at UB (2.89)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than UB (85.5%)
Columbus State vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or UB? 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 UB and Columbus State.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $23,200 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $37,400)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- UB graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/