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Overview |
Valencia College | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,370 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valenciacollege.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valencia College | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,984 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,933 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,482 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,528 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 98% |
Admission |
Valencia 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 | - | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Valencia College | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valencia College | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valencia College | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Valencia College | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Valencia College | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 7,479 students)
Valencia College vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valencia College or Columbus State?
- Columbus State University is 120.3% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.4% higher at Columbus State than Valencia College ($15,425.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than Columbus State ($10,482 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valencia College are 29% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,366 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Valencia College (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 40.1% larger than aid received Valencia College ($9,147 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Valencia College or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Valencia College .
Valencia College vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valencia 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 Valencia College.
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,900)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($8,250 vs. $26,000)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($85 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College 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/