- Both Columbus State University (CSU) and Georgia State University (Georgia State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Georgia State has more expensive tuition of $23,709 than CSU ($16,805).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 53.40% than Georgia State (69.85%).
- Georgia State has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than CSU (1,020).
- Georgia State is larger with 36,516 students than CSU (7,479 students).
Columbus State University View More Rivals | Georgia State University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Georgia | Rankings | #257 in National Universities #25 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Columbus, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
CSU| Known as | Georgia State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $8,478 Georgia residents $23,709 out-of-state |
| $7,680 Georgia residents $12,774 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,484 Georgia residents $23,982 out-of-state |
| $7,104 | Financial Aid | $9,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 53.40% | Acceptance Rate | 69.85% |
| 51.51% | Yield | 41.66% |
| 1,020 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,479 | Total Students | 36,516 |
| 6,003 | Undergraduate | 28,924 |
| 1,476 | Graduate | 7,592 |
| 2,055 | Online Enrollment | 4,715 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $38,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,200 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,485) $6,322 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,259) $10,646 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,322 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
| 331 Full-time 204 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,222 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| 779 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,757 Full-time 669 Part-time |
| $69,092 for Faculties $50,659 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,866 for Faculties $63,007 Part-time |