Compare Virginia Western Community College and Columbia College
Both Virginia Western Community College and Columbia College are 2-4 years schools located in Virginia. The following statements compare Virginia Western Community College and Columbia College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Virginia Western CC's tuition ($11,259) is more expensive than Columbia ($9,360).
- Columbia's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Virginia Western CC (23 to 1).
- Virginia Western CC (6,170 students) is larger than Columbia (239 students) with more enrolled students.
- Virginia Western CC ($5,161) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia ($4,254).
- Columbia's graduation rate (72%) is higher than Virginia Western CC (41%).
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Virginia Western Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Roanoke, VA Best Community Colleges in VA, #VA in VirginiaOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$5,256 In-State
$11,259 out-of-state
$11,259 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,161
Enrollment
6,170 (All undergraduate)
1,287 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
80 Faculties (full-time)
241 Staffs (full-time)
$66,025 Faculty Salary
$62,983 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$9,360
Financial Aid
$4,254
Enrollment
239 (All undergraduate)
8 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
32 Staffs (full-time)
$31,500 Faculty Salary
$29,890 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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