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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Southeastern Oklahoma State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern| Columbus State University | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | ECU | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Columbus State | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $174 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 ECU based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 3,376 students)
Columbus State vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or ECU?
- East Central University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Columbus State than East Central University ($15,425.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Columbus State ($10,221 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 55.8% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($7,752 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than East Central University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 3.3% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,147 vs. $8,853)
Columbus State vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 9 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than ECU (70.1%)
Columbus State vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or ECU? 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 ECU and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Columbus State University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,400)
- East Central University students graduate with a $9,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($16,878 vs. $26,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($174 vs. $268)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/