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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 | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | UNG | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Columbus State | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $170 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (18,074 students vs. 7,610 students)
Columbus State vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or UNG?
- Columbus State University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Columbus State than University of North Georgia ($15,425.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than UNG ($11,384 vs. $11,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 9.3% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,262 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than University of North Georgia (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 28.5% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($8,299 vs. $6,456)
Columbus State vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 52 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming UNG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than UNG (72.2%)
Columbus State vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or UNG? 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 UNG and Columbus State.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $6,700 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,400)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($170 vs. $268)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/