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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Piedmont College ASU Lander University North Georgia| Columbus State University | Young Harris College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | YHC | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $30,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $20,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $25,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 1,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Columbus State | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | YHC | ||
| 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 YHC based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 1,420 students)
Columbus State vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 604.6% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($30,800.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at YHC than Columbus State University ($30,800.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than YHC ($11,384 vs. $20,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 15.4% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($11,262 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 202.9% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($25,139 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 13 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming YHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than YHC (64%)
Columbus State vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or YHC? 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 YHC and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/