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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Wingate University Mississippi State ASU Lander University| Columbus State University | Delta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $199 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 2,556 students)
Columbus State vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Delta State University?
- Delta State University is 93% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Columbus State than Delta State University ($15,425.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Delta State University ($12,902 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 45.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,317 vs. $12,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Delta State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 6% larger than aid received Delta State University ($9,147 vs. $8,631)
Columbus State vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Delta State University (970) is 9 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Delta State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Delta State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Delta State 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 Delta State University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Delta State University is higher than Columbus State University (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Delta State University earn on average $300 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $37,400)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $6,732 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($19,268 vs. $26,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($199 vs. $268)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/