Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Middletown, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Martinsville, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Gateway Community College | $4,878 / $10,881 | - | 41% | 16:1 | 946 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | $4,928 / $10,931 | - | 40% | 25:1 | 5,720 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | $4,858 / $10,861 | - | 41% | 18:1 | 1,861 |
| Tidewater Community College | $5,714 / $11,717 | - | 27% | 20:1 | 16,195 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $5,256 / $11,259 | - | 32% | 23:1 | 5,860 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |