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 institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Chesapeake, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | Richmond, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | Blacksburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrum College | $38,320 | 84.30% | 28% | 11:1 | 855 |
| Liberty University | $21,222 | 99.29% | 65% | 18:1 | 96,709 |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | $2,884 | - | - | 7:1 | 331 |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | $16,050 | - | - | 9:1 | 481 |
| Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | - | - | - | - | 2,446 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |