- Columbus State University (CSU) is a public school while Piedmont University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Piedmont University has more expensive tuition of $30,680 than CSU ($16,805).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 53.40% than Piedmont University (59.52%).
- Piedmont University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than CSU (1,020).
- CSU is larger with 7,479 students than Piedmont University (1,843 students).
Columbus State University View More Rivals | Piedmont University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Georgia | Rankings | #15 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbus, GA | Location | Demorest, GA |
CSU| Known as | | |
| 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 Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,751 Georgia residents $16,805 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $30,680 |
| $7,680 Georgia residents $12,774 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,940 |
| $7,104 | Financial Aid | $20,138 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 53.40% | Acceptance Rate | 59.52% |
| 51.51% | Yield | 37.99% |
| 1,020 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,479 | Total Students | 1,843 |
| 6,003 | Undergraduate | 1,245 |
| 1,476 | Graduate | 598 |
| 2,055 | Online Enrollment | 572 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $38,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,485) $6,322 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,008) $6,320 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,242 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 331 Full-time 204 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 110 Full-time 223 Part-time |
| 779 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 284 Full-time 249 Part-time |
| $69,092 for Faculties $50,659 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,236 for Faculties $54,524 Part-time |