Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between selected colleges including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Hampton University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,150) | ✔ ($6,232) |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Southern Virginia University | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (623) | ✔ ($4,950) |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (856) | ✔ |
| Ascent College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between selected colleges including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Hampton University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Southern Virginia University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Ascent College | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 4 schools are NAA members, 3 schools are NCAA members, and 1 school is a member of NJCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | - |
| Hampton University | NAA, NCAA | Coastal Athletic Association | Coastal Athletic Association | - | 9 athletic programs |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Southern Virginia University | NAA, NCAA | USA South Athletic Conference | USA South Athletic Conference | USA South Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | NAA, NCAA | - | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Ascent College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NJCAA: National Junior College Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of selected colleges including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hampton University | Not affiliated | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Southern Virginia University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ascent College | Assemblies of God Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs