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Overview |
Columbus State | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Columbus State | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $202 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Columbus State | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 2,836 students)
Columbus State vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or SUNY Canton?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Columbus State than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($15,425.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than SUNY Canton ($12,902 vs. $14,049)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 22.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($12,080 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 10.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,081 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Canton is higher than Columbus State University (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Canton earn on average $1,000 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $6,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($19,552 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($202 vs. $268)
- More SUNY Canton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/