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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 Morehouse| Columbus State University | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,120 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | olhcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $14,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $14,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $18,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $10,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 917 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 4.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Jul 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $335 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Columbus State | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| 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 Our Lady of Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,120 students)
Columbus State vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Our Lady of Holy Cross College?
- Our Lady of Holy Cross College is 221.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Columbus State than Our Lady of Holy Cross College ($15,425.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Our Lady of Holy Cross College ($12,902 vs. $18,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Our Lady of Holy Cross College are 18.8% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,166 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Our Lady of Holy Cross College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Our Lady of Holy Cross College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,075 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Our Lady of Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Our Lady of Holy Cross College or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Our Lady of Holy Cross College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Our Lady of Holy Cross College (87.4%)
Columbus State vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Our Lady of Holy Cross College? 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 Our Lady of Holy Cross College and Columbus State.
- Graduates from Our Lady of Holy Cross College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $6,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,458)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates. ($268 vs. $335)
- More Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/