Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 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 |
| Ascent College | Hampton, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | Blacksburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | $21,222 | 99.29% | 65% | 18:1 | 96,709 |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | $16,050 | - | - | 9:1 | 481 |
| Southern Virginia University | $20,040 | 99.45% | 46% | 17:1 | 1,053 |
| Ascent College | $7,680 | - | 14% | 4:1 | 99 |
| Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |