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Overview |
Columbus State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $317 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 7,320 students)
Columbus State vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Southern University and A & M College?
- Southern University and A & M College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.8% higher at Columbus State than Southern University and A & M College ($15,425.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Southern University and A & M College ($12,902 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 29% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,366 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Southern University and A & M College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,147 vs. $7,514)
Columbus State vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 50 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Columbus State vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Southern University and A & M College (31% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $600 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,750)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($268 vs. $317)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/