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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY WPI Albany State University ASU Stetson University Lander University| Columbus State University | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 52% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Columbus State | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is 155.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($11,160.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Columbus State than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($15,425.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($12,902 vs. $17,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 32.6% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,112 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 142.2% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($9,147 vs. $3,776)
Columbus State vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Columbus State .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
Columbus State vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is higher than Columbus State University (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $29,800 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $37,400)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/