Schools Like Columbus State University (2025)

Geographic Alternatives

Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.

Middle Georgia State University• GA

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Same state (73 miles away) with similar earnings and similar program focus; same institution type

Similarly Selective Peers

Schools with comparable admission profiles — useful for building a balanced list.

Auburn University At Montgomery• AL

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Similar admission rate (6.6 percentage points difference) and similar test scores (96 point difference) with similar program focus; located 73 miles away

Accept Rate93%

Earnings$44,391

Rank#17127

Peer Institutions

Elite universities with similar prestige and academic caliber

Northwestern State University Of Louisiana• LA

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Similar quality tier (#15310 ranked)

Accept Rate93%

Earnings$47,021

Rank#15310

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Schools Similar to Columbus State University: Questions & Comparisons

Columbus State University is more selective with a 99% acceptance rate, compared to 100% for Middle Georgia State University. Both schools offer strong outcomes, making them good options depending on your profile.

Columbus State University's peer institutions include Middle Georgia State University, Auburn University At Montgomery, Alabama State University. These schools have similar selectivity, student profiles, and academic outcomes.

Use Azimuth's alternatives tool to find schools with similar outcomes but lower net prices than Columbus State University's $13,786.

Colleges near Columbus State University in GA include Middle Georgia State University, Wesleyan College, Lagrange College.

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