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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Notre Dame College ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern| Columbus State University | Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $13,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $24,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,298 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1033/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 94% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 660 students)
Columbus State vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan College is 505.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Wesleyan College than Columbus State University ($26,450.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Wesleyan College ($12,902 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 9.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,996 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 171.1% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($24,800 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Columbus State vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Columbus State University (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/