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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 | Williamson Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | WCC | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 60 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $12,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $10,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $14,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | WCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| 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 | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbus State | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 60 students)
Columbus State vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or WCC?
- Williamson Christian College is 196.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($12,960.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Columbus State than Williamson Christian College ($15,425.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williamson Christian College than Columbus State ($10,299 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 17.4% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($12,080 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williamson Christian College students is 53.1% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($14,001 vs. $9,147)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman WCC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
Columbus State vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or WCC? 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 WCC and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Columbus State University (100% vs. 31%)
- More WCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/