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Capella University University of Phoenix-Lafayette Purdue Global-Davenport Campus GCU University of Phoenix-Louisiana Campus Full Sail University American Public University System CCU University of Phoenix-Colorado Campus University of Phoenix-Jackson Campus| Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs | Columbia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 24,808 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Status | For-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | coloradotech.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,036 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,960 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,106 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,589 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 42% |
Admission |
Colorado Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
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| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Colorado Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,706 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $169 |
Diversity |
Colorado Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 7% |
Students |
Colorado Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is larger than than Columbia Southern University based on total student enrollment (24,808 students vs. 15,948 students)
Colorado Tech vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Tech or Columbia Southern University?
- Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is 104.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia Southern University for in-state tuition ($12,036.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at Colorado Tech than Columbia Southern University ($12,036.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Southern University than Colorado Tech ($12,366 vs. $16,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs are 2.2% lower than costs at Columbia Southern University ($7,960 vs. $8,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs than Columbia Southern University (92% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs students is 58.6% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($6,589 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Tech or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or Colorado Tech .
Colorado Tech vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Tech or Columbia Southern University? 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 Columbia Southern University and Colorado Tech.
- The graduation rate at Columbia Southern University is higher than Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs (22% vs. 9%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $17,302 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Tech graduates. ($16,404 vs. $33,706)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Tech graduates. ($169 vs. $348)
- More Columbia Southern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Tech students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/