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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Alabama State ASU Lander University Oakwood University| Miles College | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miles College | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Miles College | 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 | 2.5 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Miles College | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $268 |
Diversity |
Miles College | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Miles College | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | Columbus State | ||
| 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or Columbus State?
- Miles College is 155.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Columbus State than Miles College ($15,425.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Miles College ($12,902 vs. $13,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 64.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($7,348 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Miles College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miles College students is 2.7% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,391 vs. $9,147)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles College 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Miles College (31% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $28,000)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $10,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $36,172)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($268 vs. $374)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/