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Overview |
Seminole State | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,104 | 7,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,498 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,608 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,889 | $11,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,215 | $8,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
Seminole State | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,550 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Seminole State | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $268 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Seminole State | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (14,104 students vs. 7,610 students)
Seminole State vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or Columbus State?
- Columbus State University is 75% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at Columbus State than Seminole State College of Florida ($15,425.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than Columbus State ($2,889 vs. $11,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 109.6% lower than costs at Seminole State College of Florida ($11,262 vs. $23,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Seminole State College of Florida (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($8,299 vs. $6,215)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $15,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($10,027 vs. $26,000)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($103 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/