Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Columbia College and similar schools. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Columbia College and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura College-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis College-Richmond | Richmond, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Eastern Virginia Career College | Fredericksburg, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Columbia College | Vienna, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia College-Richmond | Richmond, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||
| Columbia College | Centreville, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Columbia College and similar schools is $13,041 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura College-Virginia Beach | $16,637 | - | 61% | 11:1 | 109 |
| Fortis College-Richmond | $14,986 | - | 33% | 17:1 | 353 |
| Eastern Virginia Career College | $34,950 | 56.25% | 93% | 6:1 | 202 |
| Columbia College | $9,360 | - | 61% | 12:1 | 182 |
| Virginia College-Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||||
| Columbia College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $13,041 | - | 67.00% | 12.00:1 | 313 |