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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 | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Rust College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 440/1339 | ||
| 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 | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $287 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Rust College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 755 students)
Columbus State vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Rust College?
- Rust College is 126.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Columbus State than Rust College ($15,425.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Columbus State ($8,151 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 132.3% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($5,200 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Rust College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 7% larger than aid received Rust College ($9,147 vs. $8,549)
Columbus State vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 181 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Rust College (78.8%)
Columbus State vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Rust 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 Rust College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Rust College (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $25,100)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,837)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($268 vs. $287)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/