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Overview |
Columbia College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $248 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,514 students vs. 1,481 students)
Columbia College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Columbia College is 170.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Columbia College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($21,250.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Columbia College ($9,529 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 39% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,400 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Columbia College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 82.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($16,089 vs. $8,830)
Columbia College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 11 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Columbia College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Columbia College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or West Virginia University Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between West Virginia University Tech and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (50% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $15,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $34,700)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,264)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($248 vs. $261)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/