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CAU NCAT GS Florida State UCF Georgia State University of West Georgia Howard PVAMU KSU VSU Clayton State University| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 7,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $11,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $8,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 3,550 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 860/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 7,610 students)
Florida A&M vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Columbus State?
- Columbus State University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Columbus State than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($15,425.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Florida A&M ($11,384 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 3.4% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($11,262 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($8,704 vs. $8,299)
Florida A&M vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 5 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Columbus State University (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/