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CofC USC Aiken GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University Lander University TROY Albany State University Francis Marion University| Columbus State University | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Columbus State | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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 USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 2,124 students)
Columbus State vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 136.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at USC Beaufort than Columbus State University ($21,390.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than USC Beaufort ($12,902 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 38.5% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,722 vs. $12,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as University of South Carolina Beaufort (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 8.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($9,147 vs. $8,452)
Columbus State vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 34 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
Columbus State vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (31% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $700 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $1,526 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($24,474 vs. $26,000)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/