Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
University of Richmond | University of Richmond, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Union Presbyterian Seminary | Richmond, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $27,977 for State residents and $32,243 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 74.72% and graduation rate is 64.75%. 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 |
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Liberty University | $21,222 | 99.29% | 65% | 18:1 | 96,709 |
University of Richmond | $62,600 | 24.37% | 87% | 8:1 | 3,876 |
Southern Virginia University | $20,040 | 99.45% | 46% | 17:1 | 1,053 |
Sweet Briar College | $25,110 | 75.75% | 61% | 8:1 | 460 |
Union Presbyterian Seminary | - | - | - | - | 177 |
Average | $27,977 / $32,243 | 74.72% | 64.75% | 12.75:1 | 20,455 |