California State University-Monterey Bay vs Columbus State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
California State University-Monterey BaySeaside, CACatholic life on campusColumbus State UniversityColumbus, GACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- California State University-Monterey Bay has the higher graduation rate: 59% against 42% at Columbus State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at California State University-Monterey Bay: $59,247, against $44,544 at Columbus State.
- Median debt is lower at California State University-Monterey Bay: $12,750, against $26,000 at Columbus State.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Seaside, CA
Columbus, GA
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
6,742
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
97%
99%
Average SAT
977
ACT middle 50%
16–22
Graduation rate
59%
42%
First-year retention
80%
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$13,663
$13,115
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,970
$11,271
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,981
$11,873
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,440
$13,786
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$16,281
$16,542
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,818
$18,329
Median debt
$12,750
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,247
$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 University-Monterey Bay · Columbus State University