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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Riverside College of Health Careers | Newport News, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mennonite University | $41,860 | 99.48% | 62% | 10:1 | 1,334 |
| Ferrum College | $38,320 | 84.30% | 28% | 11:1 | 855 |
| Hampton University | $29,162 | 74.47% | 46% | 13:1 | 3,286 |
| University of Lynchburg | $35,540 | 95.94% | 59% | 10:1 | 2,394 |
| Riverside College of Health Careers | $14,875 | 100.00% | 50% | 11:1 | 338 |
| Southern Virginia University | $20,040 | 99.45% | 46% | 17:1 | 1,053 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |