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Overview |
Columbus State | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $11,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Columbus State | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
Academics |
Columbus State | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $181 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| 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 University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 4,057 students)
Columbus State vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or University of Houston-Victoria?
- University of Houston Victoria is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($5,111.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Columbus State than University of Houston Victoria ($15,425.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than Columbus State ($11,761 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 15.1% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,494 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than University of Houston Victoria (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 1.7% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,301 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or Columbus State .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
Columbus State vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston-Victoria and Columbus State.
- Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn on average $5,800 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,400)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $8,471 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($17,529 vs. $26,000)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($181 vs. $268)
- More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/