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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Marshall University Clayton State University TROY PennWest California Bluefield State College Albany State University ASU| Columbus State University | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Concord University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,748 students)
Columbus State vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Concord University?
- Concord University is 95.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Concord University than Columbus State University ($18,780.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Columbus State ($8,464 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 19.7% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,090 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Concord University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($11,120 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 33 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Concord 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 Concord University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Columbus State University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/