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Overview |
West Virginia University Tech | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Montgomery, WV | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 11 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wvutech.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Virginia University Tech | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,848 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,676 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,529 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
West Virginia University Tech | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 830 | - | ||
| Admitted | 536 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Virginia University Tech | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Virginia University Tech | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,001 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $339 |
Diversity |
West Virginia University Tech | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 27% |
Students |
West Virginia University Tech | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | - | ||
Campus |
West Virginia University Tech | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 11 students)
West Virginia University Tech vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Virginia University Tech or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- University of Phoenix Columbia Campus is 20.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($9,480.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.6% higher at West Virginia University Tech than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($19,584.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus are 65.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($7,070 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, West Virginia University Tech 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 West Virginia University Tech .
West Virginia University Tech vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Virginia University Tech 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 West Virginia University Tech.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (29% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $5,200 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $8,812 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($24,001 vs. $32,813)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($248 vs. $339)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/