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Overview |
SUNO | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | suno.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNO | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,484 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,384 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,999 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,560 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 42% |
Admission |
SUNO | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 928 | - | ||
| Admitted | 868 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNO | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNO | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,348 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $169 |
Diversity |
SUNO | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SUNO | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 90% | ||
Campus |
SUNO | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than SUNO based on total student enrollment (15,948 students vs. 1,950 students)
SUNO vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNO or Columbia Southern University?
- Columbia Southern University is 31.1% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($5,880.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.6% higher at SUNO than Columbia Southern University ($13,384.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Southern University than SUNO ($12,366 vs. $14,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 16.5% lower than costs at Southern University at New Orleans ($8,136 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University at New Orleans than Columbia Southern University (88% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 130.1% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($9,560 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNO 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 SUNO .
SUNO vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNO 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 SUNO.
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $7,944 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($16,404 vs. $24,348)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($169 vs. $251)
- More Columbia Southern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/