Blue Ridge CC vs. Columbia
Both Blue Ridge Community College and Columbia College are 2-4 years schools located in Virginia. The following statements compare Blue Ridge Community College and Columbia College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Blue Ridge CC's tuition ($12,084) is more expensive than Columbia ($9,900).
- Columbia's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Blue Ridge CC (21 to 1).
- Blue Ridge CC (3,790 students) is larger than Columbia (151 students) with more enrolled students.
- Blue Ridge CC ($5,184) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia ($4,410).
- Columbia's graduation rate (80%) is higher than Blue Ridge CC (40%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$5,646 In-State
$12,084 out-of-state
$12,084 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,184
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
3,790 (All undergraduate)
1,138 Online Students
Graduation Rate
40% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
69 Faculties (full-time)
197 Staffs (full-time)
$71,234 Faculty Salary
$65,415 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$9,900
Financial Aid
$4,410
Largest Vocational Programs
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Business Administration and Management
Information Technology
English Language and Literature
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Business Administration and Management
Information Technology
English Language and Literature
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Enrollment
151 (All undergraduate)
15 Online Students
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
32 Staffs (full-time)
$24,281 Faculty Salary
$49,280 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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