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Overview |
Columbus State | MSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 5,784 students)
Columbus State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at Columbus State than Midwestern State University ($15,425.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Columbus State ($11,361 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 20.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,046 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,643 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 41 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or MSU? 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 MSU and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Columbus State University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,400)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $3,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($22,299 vs. $26,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/