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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| Beulah Heights University | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BHU | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 371 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | beulah.org | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
BHU | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,632 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
BHU | 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 | 3.0 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
BHU | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BHU | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $46,673 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $482 | $268 |
Diversity |
BHU | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
BHU | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 5% | ||
Campus |
BHU | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than BHU based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 371 students)
BHU vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BHU or Columbus State?
- Beulah Heights University is 74.6% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at Columbus State than Beulah Heights University ($15,425.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beulah Heights University are 18.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,200 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Beulah Heights University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is ?% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($9,147 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BHU or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or BHU .
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at BHU (3.0)
BHU vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BHU 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 BHU.
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than BHU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,900)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $20,673 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $46,673)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $214 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($268 vs. $482)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/