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 or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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Emory & Henry College | Emory, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
University of Richmond | University of Richmond, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Ascent College | Hampton, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $31,531 for State residents and $35,982 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 71.47% and graduation rate is 49.60%. 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 |
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Emory & Henry College | $35,280 | 96.85% | 57% | 12:1 | 1,358 |
Ferrum College | $38,320 | 84.30% | 28% | 11:1 | 855 |
University of Richmond | $62,600 | 24.37% | 87% | 8:1 | 3,876 |
Shenandoah University | $36,028 | 80.36% | 62% | 11:1 | 4,260 |
Ascent College | $7,680 | - | 14% | 4:1 | 99 |
Average | $31,531 / $35,982 | 71.47% | 49.60% | 9.20:1 | 2,090 |