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Overview |
Columbia College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Columbia College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Columbia College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $240 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Columbia College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,514 students)
Columbia College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or WVSU?
- Columbia College is 161.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Columbia College than West Virginia State University ($21,250.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Columbia College ($11,684 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 45.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,400 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than West Virginia State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 69.7% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($16,089 vs. $9,482)
Columbia College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 44 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Columbia College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Columbia College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than West Virginia State University (50% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $2,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,014 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,264)
- WVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($240 vs. $261)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/