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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| Concordia College Selma | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCA | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
CCA | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,870 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CCA | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCA | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CCA | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
CCA | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Columbus State?
- Concordia College Selma is 127% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($9,920.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Columbus State than Concordia College Selma ($15,425.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than CCA ($12,902 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 111.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($5,700 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Concordia College Selma (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 72.4% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($9,147 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or CCA .
CCA vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA or Columbus State? 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 Columbus State and CCA.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Concordia College Selma (31% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $25,100)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $10,870 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $36,870)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($268 vs. $381)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/