- Both University of West Georgia and Columbus State University (CSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- University of West Georgia has more expensive tuition of $17,024 than CSU ($16,805).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 53.40% than University of West Georgia (58.62%).
- University of West Georgia has higher SAT scores of 1,030 than CSU (1,020).
- University of West Georgia is larger with 11,893 students than CSU (7,479 students).
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| #300 in National Universities #31 in Georgia | Rankings | #13 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Carrollton, GA | Location | Columbus, GA |
| Known as | CSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,971 Georgia residents $17,024 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,751 Georgia residents $16,805 out-of-state |
| $5,938 Georgia residents $18,430 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,680 Georgia residents $12,774 out-of-state |
| $6,977 | Financial Aid | $7,104 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 58.62% | Acceptance Rate | 53.40% |
| 48.30% | Yield | 51.51% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,893 | Total Students | 7,479 |
| 8,666 | Undergraduate | 6,003 |
| 3,227 | Graduate | 1,476 |
| 4,937 | Online Enrollment | 2,055 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,800 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,835) $6,980 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,485) $6,322 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 486 Full-time 132 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 331 Full-time 204 Part-time |
| 1,438 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 779 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| $66,985 for Faculties $52,311 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,092 for Faculties $50,659 Part-time |