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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Talladega College ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern| Stillman College | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stillman College | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 779 | 7,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,582 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,479 | $11,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,070 | $8,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,440 | 3,550 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
Stillman College | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Stillman 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 779 students)
Stillman College vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Columbus State?
- Stillman College is 118.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($9,548.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Columbus State than Stillman College ($15,425.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Stillman College ($11,384 vs. $12,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 17.5% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,582 vs. $11,262)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stillman College as Columbus State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 33.4% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($11,070 vs. $8,299)
Stillman College vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 130 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Stillman College (74.2%)
Stillman College vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Stillman College is higher than Columbus State University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,500)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $34,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($268 vs. $351)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/