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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield University | Bluefield, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | Richmond, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield University | $29,696 | 63.01% | 31% | 15:1 | 991 |
| Shenandoah University | $36,028 | 80.36% | 62% | 11:1 | 4,260 |
| Sweet Briar College | $25,110 | 75.75% | 61% | 8:1 | 460 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | - | - | - | - | 177 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | $36,960 | 81.43% | 43% | 13:1 | 1,538 |
| Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | - | - | - | - | 2,446 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |