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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 | Voorhees College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Voorhees College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Denmark, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | voorhees.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Voorhees College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $11,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $7,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $14,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $15,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Voorhees College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Voorhees College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Voorhees College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $26,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,301 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $333 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Voorhees College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Voorhees College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Voorhees College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Voorhees College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 507 students)
Columbus State vs. Voorhees College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Voorhees College?
- Voorhees College is 166.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($11,630.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Columbus State than Voorhees College ($15,425.00 vs. $11,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Voorhees College ($12,902 vs. $14,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Voorhees College are 64.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($7,346 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Voorhees College (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Voorhees College students is 68.4% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($15,403 vs. $9,147)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Voorhees College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Voorhees College or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Voorhees College (2.0)
Columbus State vs. Voorhees College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Voorhees College? 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 Voorhees College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Voorhees College is higher than Columbus State University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Voorhees College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $26,700)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $6,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Voorhees College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,301)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Voorhees College graduates. ($268 vs. $333)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Voorhees College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/