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KSU GS USC Aiken Georgia State VSU University of West Georgia Clayton State University UC Merced TROY Mercer Albany State University Georgia| Augusta State University | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
ASU | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 3,870 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 3,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
ASU | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 40% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ASU | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Columbus State?
- Augusta State University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($4,512.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at ASU than Columbus State University ($16,416.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta State University are 17.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,250 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Augusta State University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($9,147 vs. $0)
ASU vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or ASU .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than ASU (54.7%)
ASU vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Augusta State University (31% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/