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Overview |
Columbus State | Catawba College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #515 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | catawba.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Catawba College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $32,868 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $32,868 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $19,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $26,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Catawba College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 3,199 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 2,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 67.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1000/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Catawba College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Catawba College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Catawba College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Catawba College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Catawba College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Catawba College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,172 students)
Columbus State vs. Catawba College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Catawba College?
- Catawba College is 652% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($32,868.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Catawba College than Columbus State University ($32,868.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Catawba College ($12,902 vs. $19,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catawba College are 4.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,576 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catawba College students is 194.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($26,913 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Catawba College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Catawba College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Catawba College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Catawba College (990) is 29 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Catawba College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Catawba College (67.1%)
Columbus State vs. Catawba College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Catawba 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 Catawba College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Catawba College is higher than Columbus State University (54% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Catawba College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,400)
- Catawba College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Catawba College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Catawba College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/