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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 Bowdoin College| Luther Rice University | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 7,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,138 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,138 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,736 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,935 | $11,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,609 | $8,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35 | 3,550 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3%Open | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Luther Rice University | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 556 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Columbus State?
- Luther Rice University is 109.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($9,138.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Columbus State than Luther Rice University ($15,425.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther Rice University than Columbus State ($3,935 vs. $11,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 48.6% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($11,262 vs. $16,736)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Luther Rice University (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($8,299 vs. $7,609)
Luther Rice University vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Luther Rice University .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Luther Rice University (34.3%)
Luther Rice University vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Luther Rice University (31% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,400)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/