Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Tarleton UNT Lamar University Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi SHSU GS Texas Tech Georgia State Texas A&M Texas State University of West Georgia KSU| Columbus State University | Texas A & M University Kingsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Columbus State | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Columbus State | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Columbus State | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Columbus State | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $203 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 6,092 students)
Columbus State vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or TAMUK?
- Texas A & M University Kingsville is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($5,137.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at TAMUK than Columbus State University ($18,133.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Kingsville than Columbus State ($11,347 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Kingsville are 28.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,425 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Texas A & M University Kingsville (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Kingsville students is 17.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,723 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 24 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at TAMUK is higher than Columbus State University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Kingsville earn on average $8,900 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,400)
- Texas A & M University Kingsville students graduate with a $6,364 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($19,636 vs. $26,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($203 vs. $268)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/