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Overview |
Columbia | VWC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Columbia | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 1,538 students)
Columbia vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or VWC?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 73.8% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Columbia than Virginia Wesleyan College ($62,570.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than VWC ($22,058 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 47.1% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($11,070 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Columbia University in the City of New York (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 121.5% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($61,061 vs. $27,568)
Columbia vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 491 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia or VWC? 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 VWC and Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (93% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $65,900 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $41,700)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/