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Overview |
GS | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 2,631 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $21,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $18,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
GS | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 372 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 363 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
GS | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
GS | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
GS | Columbia International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 2,631 students)
GS vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Columbia International University?
- Columbia International University is 510.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($26,700.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Columbia International University than Georgia Southern University ($26,700.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Columbia International University ($16,957 vs. $21,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 8.7% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($10,993 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University than Georgia Southern University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 133.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($18,883 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 44 points higher than at Columbia International University (1045)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Columbia International University (23)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at GS (3.36)
- Columbia International University has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Columbia International University? 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 International University and GS.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Georgia Southern University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/