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Compare Northern Virginia Community College and Columbia College

Both Northern Virginia Community College and Columbia College are 2-4 years schools located in Virginia. The following statements compare Northern Virginia Community College and Columbia College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • NOVA's tuition ($12,410) is more expensive than Columbia ($9,900).
  • Columbia's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than NOVA (31 to 1).
  • NOVA (56,457 students) is larger than Columbia (151 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NOVA ($5,952) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia ($4,410).
  • Columbia's graduation rate (80%) is higher than NOVA (33%).
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Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College

Public, 2-4 years • Annandale, VA
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$5,891 In-State
$12,410 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,952
Enrollment
56,457 (All undergraduate)
12,964 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
31 to 1 Students to Faculty
591 Faculties (full-time)
1,549 Staffs (full-time)
$90,309 Faculty Salary
$85,450 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
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Columbia College

Columbia College

Private, 2-4 years • Vienna, VA
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$9,900
Financial Aid
$4,410
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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