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Overview |
Columbus State | University of West Georgia | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Carrollton, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 11,893 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #929 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | westga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | University of West Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $15,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbus State | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 4,783 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 3,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | University of West Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | University of West Georgia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of West Georgia is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. University of West Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or University of West Georgia?
- Columbus State University and University of West Georgia cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at University of West Georgia than Columbus State University ($15,426.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than University of West Georgia ($12,902 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Georgia are 6.6% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,330 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than University of West Georgia (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 8.2% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($9,147 vs. $8,452)
Columbus State vs. University of West Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or University of West Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of West Georgia or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 16 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman University of West Georgia students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of West Georgia (80.1%)
Columbus State vs. University of West Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or University of West Georgia? 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 West Georgia and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at University of West Georgia is higher than Columbus State University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of West Georgia earn on average $3,000 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,400)
- University of West Georgia students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of West Georgia graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of West Georgia 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/