Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | Richmond, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Divine Mercy University | Sterling, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrum College | $38,320 | 84.30% | 28% | 11:1 | 855 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | $52,388 | 39.79% | 75% | 9:1 | 846 |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | $16,050 | - | - | 9:1 | 481 |
| Southern Virginia University | $20,040 | 99.45% | 46% | 17:1 | 1,053 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | $36,960 | 81.43% | 43% | 13:1 | 1,538 |
| Divine Mercy University | $26,930 | - | - | - | 407 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |