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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Chesapeake, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Divine Mercy University | Sterling, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine | Vienna, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater College | $41,350 | 90.36% | 57% | 13:1 | 1,421 |
| Ferrum College | $38,320 | 84.30% | 28% | 11:1 | 855 |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | $2,884 | - | - | 7:1 | 331 |
| Divine Mercy University | $26,930 | - | - | - | 407 |
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine | $11,160 | - | - | - | 393 |
| Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |