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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 Morehouse| United States Sports Academy | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The Academy America's Sports University | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Daphne, AL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 240 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ussa.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Academy America's Sports University | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,418 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,418 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,060 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
The Academy America's Sports University | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3 | 3,870 | ||
| Admitted | 3 | 3,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
The Academy America's Sports University | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Academy America's Sports University | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
The Academy America's Sports University | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
The Academy America's Sports University | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 5% | ||
Campus |
The Academy America's Sports University | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than The Academy America's Sports University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 240 students)
The Academy America's Sports University vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Academy America's Sports University or Columbus State?
- United States Sports Academy is 275.6% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($16,418.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at The Academy America's Sports University than Columbus State University ($16,418.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 49.5% lower than costs at United States Sports Academy ($12,080 vs. $18,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than United States Sports Academy (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Sports Academy ($9,147 vs. $0)
The Academy America's Sports University vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Academy America's Sports University or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or The Academy America's Sports University .
- The Academy America's Sports University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
The Academy America's Sports University vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Academy America's Sports 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 The Academy America's Sports University.
- More The Academy America's Sports University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/