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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield University | Bluefield, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 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 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton | Hampton, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield University | $29,696 | 63.01% | 31% | 15:1 | 991 |
| Bridgewater College | $41,350 | 90.36% | 57% | 13:1 | 1,421 |
| Sweet Briar College | $25,110 | 75.75% | 61% | 8:1 | 460 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | $36,960 | 81.43% | 43% | 13:1 | 1,538 |
| Divine Mercy University | $26,930 | - | - | - | 407 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton | $18,827 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |