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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 Rollins| Columbus State University | Virginia College in Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | North Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 388 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $29,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $4,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 70% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $175 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| 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 Virginia College in Charleston based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 388 students)
Columbus State vs. Virginia College in Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Virginia College in Charleston?
- Virginia College in Charleston is 229% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($14,382.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Columbus State than Virginia College in Charleston ($15,425.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Virginia College in Charleston ($12,902 vs. $29,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia College in Charleston are 40.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,616 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Virginia College in Charleston (98% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 124.1% larger than aid received Virginia College in Charleston ($9,147 vs. $4,081)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Virginia College in Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College in Charleston or Columbus State .
Columbus State vs. Virginia College in Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Virginia College in Charleston? 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 Virginia College in Charleston and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Virginia College in Charleston graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College in Charleston students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,000)
- Virginia College in Charleston graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College in Charleston students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/