Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, there are 4 public and 1 private schools in selected colleges. By school level, there are 4 four years (or high) schools and 1 2-4 years schools .
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $13,815 / $39,397 | 90.00% | 70% | 16:1 | 39,049 |
| Liberty University | $21,222 | 99.29% | 65% | 18:1 | 96,709 |
| Northern Virginia Community College | $5,703 / $11,786 | - | 35% | 28:1 | 51,896 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $15,478 / $36,694 | 56.98% | 86% | 17:1 | 38,170 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $16,458 / $39,042 | 91.00% | 64% | 16:1 | 28,082 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |