- Both Columbus State University (CSU) and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (Georgia Tech) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Georgia Tech has more expensive tuition of $32,876 than CSU ($16,805).
- Georgia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 23.40% than CSU (53.40%).
- Georgia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,480 than CSU (1,020).
- Georgia Tech is larger with 45,296 students than CSU (7,479 students).
Columbus State University View More Rivals | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Georgia | Rankings | #28 in National Universities #2 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Columbus, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
CSU| Known as | Georgia Tech | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,751 Georgia residents $16,805 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,764 Georgia residents $32,876 out-of-state |
| $7,680 Georgia residents $12,774 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,570 Georgia residents $30,646 out-of-state |
| $7,104 | Financial Aid | $12,073 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 53.40% | Acceptance Rate | 23.40% |
| 51.51% | Yield | 38.82% |
| 1,020 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,480 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,479 | Total Students | 45,296 |
| 6,003 | Undergraduate | 18,415 |
| 1,476 | Graduate | 26,881 |
| 2,055 | Online Enrollment | 19,398 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $38,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $85,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,485) $6,322 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,805) $6,918 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 331 Full-time 204 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,122 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 779 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 7,962 Full-time 645 Part-time |
| $69,092 for Faculties $50,659 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,928 for Faculties $89,506 Part-time |