- Columbus State University (CSU) is a public school while Oglethorpe University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Oglethorpe University has more expensive tuition of $45,806 than CSU ($16,805).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 53.40% than Oglethorpe University (58.04%).
- Oglethorpe University has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than CSU (1,020).
- CSU is larger with 7,479 students than Oglethorpe University (1,491 students).
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| #13 in Georgia | Rankings | #97 in Liberal Arts Colleges #12 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbus, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
CSU| Known as | Oglethorpe | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,751 Georgia residents $16,805 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $45,806 |
| $7,680 Georgia residents $12,774 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,000 |
| $7,104 | Financial Aid | $35,151 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 53.40% | Acceptance Rate | 58.04% |
| 51.51% | Yield | 26.66% |
| 1,020 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,479 | Total Students | 1,491 |
| 6,003 | Undergraduate | 1,491 |
| 1,476 | Graduate | 0 |
| 2,055 | Online Enrollment | 1,395 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $38,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,485) $6,322 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 796) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 331 Full-time 204 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 79 Full-time 43 Part-time |
| 779 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 182 Full-time 49 Part-time |
| $69,092 for Faculties $50,659 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,054 for Faculties $71,547 Part-time |