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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern CCF| Columbus State University | Herzing University Winter Park | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Herzing University-Winter Park | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 746 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Herzing University-Winter Park | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $22,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $5,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Herzing University-Winter Park | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 175 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 69.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Herzing University-Winter Park | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Herzing University-Winter Park | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Herzing University-Winter Park | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Columbus State | Herzing University-Winter Park | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Herzing University-Winter Park | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Herzing University-Winter Park based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 746 students)
Columbus State vs. Herzing University-Winter Park Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Herzing University-Winter Park?
- Herzing University Winter Park is 170.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Columbus State than Herzing University Winter Park ($15,425.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Herzing University-Winter Park ($12,902 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Winter Park are 30.7% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,243 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Herzing University Winter Park (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 78% larger than aid received Herzing University Winter Park ($9,147 vs. $5,139)
Columbus State vs. Herzing University-Winter Park Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Herzing University-Winter Park? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Winter Park or Columbus State .
- Herzing University-Winter Park has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Herzing University-Winter Park Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Herzing University-Winter Park? 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 Herzing University-Winter Park and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Herzing University Winter Park earn on average $6,000 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,400)
- Herzing University Winter Park students graduate with a $2,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($23,713 vs. $26,000)
- Herzing University-Winter Park graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Winter Park students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/