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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State Buffalo State College Morehead State University DeVry University-Georgia University of Charleston Bowie State University Salisbury University of North Carolina at Pembroke NCAT| West Virginia State University | University of Phoenix Columbia Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 11 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 0% |
Admission |
WVSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,775 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,669 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
WVSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $339 |
Diversity |
WVSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 27% |
Students |
WVSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
WVSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 11 students)
WVSU vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- University of Phoenix Columbia Campus is 16.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,480.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at WVSU than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($13,810.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus are 72.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($7,070 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($9,482 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus or WVSU .
WVSU vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus and WVSU.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (25% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $23,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $9,563 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($23,250 vs. $32,813)
- WVSU graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($240 vs. $339)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/