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Overview |
Columbia International University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,631 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,700 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,700 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,320 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,883 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 372 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 363 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 900/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbia International University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia International University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Columbia International University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia International University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,631 students vs. 1,448 students)
Columbia International University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Columbia International University is 231.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($26,700.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Columbia International University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($26,700.00 vs. $20,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Columbia International University ($11,015 vs. $21,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 9% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,950 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 97.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($18,883 vs. $9,577)
Columbia International University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International University 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 International University .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 63 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- Columbia International University has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
Columbia International University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International University 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 International University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (57% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $17,200 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,001)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/