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Overview |
Columbus State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Columbus State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 3,857 students)
Columbus State vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 105.9% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at Western Oregon State College than Columbus State University ($28,710.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Western Oregon State College ($11,384 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 3.1% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($11,262 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Western Oregon University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($8,319 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 15 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Western Oregon State College (98.7%)
Columbus State vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Western Oregon State 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 Western Oregon State College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than Columbus State University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $37,400)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $1,498 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($24,502 vs. $26,000)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/