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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University GS Georgia State Morgan State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University| Columbus State University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | WVSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Columbus State | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Columbus State | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Columbus State | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 3,458 students)
Columbus State vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 95% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($8,524.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Columbus State than West Virginia State University ($15,425.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Columbus State ($10,878 vs. $11,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 14.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,262 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($8,657 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 34 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than WVSU (96.4%)
Columbus State vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than West Virginia State University (31% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/