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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Chesapeake, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mennonite University | $41,860 | 99.48% | 62% | 10:1 | 1,334 |
| Hollins University | $42,260 | 72.40% | 65% | 8:1 | 803 |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | $2,884 | - | - | 7:1 | 331 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | $36,960 | 81.43% | 43% | 13:1 | 1,538 |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,820 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 472 |