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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Stillman College ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern| Talladega College | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Talladega College | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 903 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,934 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Talladega 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 | 2.4 | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Talladega College | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $268 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Talladega College | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Talladega College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 903 students)
Talladega College vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or Columbus State?
- Talladega College is 177.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($12,130.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Columbus State than Talladega College ($15,425.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than Columbus State ($12,360 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Talladega College are 35.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,934 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Talladega College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Talladega College students is 10.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,082 vs. $9,147)
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega College or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
Talladega College vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega 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 Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Talladega College (31% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $26,500)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $2,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,822)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($268 vs. $298)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega 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/