California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt vs Columbus State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CACatholic life on campusColumbus State UniversityColumbus, GACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt lists Mass once a week.
- California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has the higher graduation rate: 49% against 42% at Columbus State.
- For families earning up to $30,000, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has the lower price after aid: $8,483 a year, against $11,271 at Columbus State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt: $47,626, against $44,544 at Columbus State.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Once a week
Confession times
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Arcata, CA
Columbus, GA
Setting
Town
City
Students
6,156
7,610
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
98%
99%
Average SAT
977
ACT middle 50%
16–22
Graduation rate
49%
42%
First-year retention
76%
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$13,171
$13,115
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$8,483
$11,271
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$8,812
$11,873
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,088
$13,786
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$15,593
$16,542
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,228
$18,329
Median debt
$18,000
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,626
$44,544
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt · Columbus State University