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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke College | Salem, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Ascent College | Hampton, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Fairfax University of America | Fairfax, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine | Vienna, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke College | $36,774 | 79.76% | 71% | 11:1 | 1,826 |
| Southern Virginia University | $20,040 | 99.45% | 46% | 17:1 | 1,053 |
| Ascent College | $7,680 | - | 14% | 4:1 | 99 |
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | 1.06% | 10% | 5:1 | 43 |
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine | $11,160 | - | - | - | 393 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |