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Overview |
Stillman College | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 42% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Stillman College | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $169 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Stillman College | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (15,948 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Columbia Southern University?
- Stillman College is 62.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia Southern University for in-state tuition ($9,548.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Stillman College than Columbia Southern University ($9,548.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Southern University than Stillman College ($12,366 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 23.6% lower than costs at Stillman College ($8,136 vs. $10,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stillman College than Columbia Southern University (85% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 190.1% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($12,049 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College 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 Stillman College .
Stillman College vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Stillman College is higher than Columbia Southern University (34% vs. 22%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $17,596 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($16,404 vs. $34,000)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $182 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($169 vs. $351)
- More Columbia Southern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/