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Overview |
LSUA | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 42% |
Admission |
LSUA | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
LSUA | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $169 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
LSUA | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 90% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (15,948 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Columbia Southern University?
- Columbia Southern University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($5,880.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Columbia Southern University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($5,880.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Columbia Southern University ($7,274 vs. $12,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 18% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,136 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Columbia Southern University (95% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Alexandria students is 69.3% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($7,033 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or LSUA .
LSUA vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or Columbia Southern University? 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 Columbia Southern University and LSUA.
- The graduation rate at Columbia Southern University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (22% vs. 12%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $1,303 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUA graduates. ($16,404 vs. $17,707)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than LSUA graduates. ($169 vs. $183)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia Southern University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/