Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Community College | Melfa, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Middletown, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Hampton, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Community College | $4,938 / $10,941 | - | 27% | 16:1 | 658 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | $4,928 / $10,931 | - | 40% | 25:1 | 5,720 |
| Mountain Empire Community College | $4,863 / $10,866 | - | 40% | 18:1 | 1,928 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $4,928 / $10,931 | - | 32% | 19:1 | 5,022 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | $4,944 / $10,947 | - | 30% | 21:1 | 6,018 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $5,256 / $11,259 | - | 32% | 23:1 | 5,860 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |