Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Centra College | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Randolph College | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | Blacksburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins University | $42,260 | 72.40% | 65% | 8:1 | 803 |
| Centra College | $12,263 | 40.00% | - | 10:1 | 227 |
| Randolph College | $29,010 | 95.01% | 49% | 7:1 | 553 |
| Shenandoah University | $36,028 | 80.36% | 62% | 11:1 | 4,260 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | $36,960 | 81.43% | 43% | 13:1 | 1,538 |
| Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |