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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 | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 797 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $39,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $39,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $27,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $25,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | |||
| 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 | Jul 3, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Columbus State | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 797 students)
Columbus State vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 799.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($39,300.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.8% higher at Warren Wilson than Columbus State University ($39,300.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Warren Wilson ($11,384 vs. $27,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 12% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,262 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Columbus State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 209.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($25,670 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 159 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Warren Wilson (77.6%)
Columbus State vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Columbus State University (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/