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GS Georgia State UVM Saint Michael's College University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University Middlebury TROY Albany State University ASU| Columbus State University | Castleton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Columbus State | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 2,363 students)
Columbus State vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 170.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Castleton State College than Columbus State University ($28,800.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Castleton State College ($12,902 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($12,080 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 42.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($13,007 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 2 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Castleton State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Castleton State College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Columbus State vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Columbus State University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Castleton State College earn on average $200 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $37,400)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/