Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | Danville, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Patrick Henry College | Purcellville, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater College | $41,350 | 90.36% | 57% | 13:1 | 1,421 |
| Marymount University | $39,050 | 81.42% | 60% | 13:1 | 3,711 |
| Randolph-Macon College | $48,002 | 85.45% | 73% | 10:1 | 1,490 |
| Virginia Union University | $14,880 | 80.55% | 39% | 17:1 | 1,860 |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Patrick Henry College | $28,425 | 75.85% | 64% | 15:1 | 409 |
| Average | $11,820 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 472 |