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 2022-2023.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | ✗ | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,100) | ✔ |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (856) | ✔ |
| Divine Mercy University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Divine Mercy University | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 5 selected colleges, 2 schools are member of NAA, and 2 schools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | NAA, NCAA | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Virginia Wesleyan University | NAA, NCAA | - | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Divine Mercy University | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Divine Mercy University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs