Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Roanoke, VA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport University | $16,351 / $30,988 | 85.35% | 76% | 13:1 | 4,559 |
| George Mason University | $13,815 / $39,397 | 90.00% | 70% | 16:1 | 39,049 |
| University of Mary Washington | $14,559 / $31,479 | 85.79% | 68% | 12:1 | 3,757 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $15,478 / $36,694 | 56.98% | 86% | 17:1 | 38,170 |
| Virginia State University | $9,755 / $22,006 | 89.72% | 37% | 12:1 | 4,648 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 166 |