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UT Eckerd College Rollins Stetson University UNF GS JU FGCU Georgia State FAU University of West Georgia UCF| Flagler College St Augustine | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,623 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #531 | #995 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,910 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,910 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,547 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,857 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Flagler | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 3,870 | ||
| Admitted | 4,384 | 3,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Flagler | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Flagler | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Flagler | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 2,623 students)
Flagler vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or Columbus State?
- Flagler College St Augustine is 424.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($22,910.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Flagler than Columbus State University ($22,910.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Flagler ($12,902 vs. $26,547)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($12,080 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than Columbus State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Flagler College St Augustine students is 29.6% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($11,857 vs. $9,147)
Flagler vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at Flagler College St Augustine (1071) is 110 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Flagler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Flagler students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Flagler (80.9%)
Flagler vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler or Columbus State? 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 Columbus State and Flagler.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than Columbus State University (60% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Flagler College St Augustine earn on average $1,800 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $37,400)
- Flagler College St Augustine students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,000)
- Flagler graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/