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Overview |
GS | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
GS | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 850/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $261 |
Diversity |
GS | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GS | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,514 students)
GS vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 386.2% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Columbia College than Georgia Southern University ($21,250.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Columbia College ($15,352 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 22.8% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,400 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Georgia Southern University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 82.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($16,089 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 118 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at GS (3.36)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than GS (88.9%)
GS vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Columbia 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 Columbia College and GS.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Georgia Southern University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,700)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $2,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,264)
- GS graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($237 vs. $261)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/