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WCU GS Georgia State ECU ECSU UNCG University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University| Columbus State University | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Pembroke, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 7,666 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #978 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | uncp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $8,208 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $6,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Columbus State | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 3,420 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 3,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (7,666 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or University of North Carolina at Pembroke?
- Columbus State University is 337.1% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Pembroke for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.5% higher at Columbus State than University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($15,425.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Pembroke than Columbus State ($8,208 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Pembroke are 9.3% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,052 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 38.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($9,147 vs. $6,619)
Columbus State vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Pembroke or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 35 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Pembroke (926)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of North Carolina at Pembroke (20)
- Accepted freshman University of North Carolina at Pembroke students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is higher than Columbus State University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $35,500)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/