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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Divine Mercy University | Sterling, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | Danville, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | $52,388 | 39.79% | 75% | 9:1 | 846 |
| Randolph-Macon College | $48,002 | 85.45% | 73% | 10:1 | 1,490 |
| Southern Virginia University | $20,040 | 99.45% | 46% | 17:1 | 1,053 |
| Divine Mercy University | $26,930 | - | - | - | 407 |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,820 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 472 |