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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford University-Carilion | Roanoke, VA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Centra College | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $23,432 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford University-Carilion | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Eastern Mennonite University | $41,860 | 99.48% | 62% | 10:1 | 1,334 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | $52,388 | 39.79% | 75% | 9:1 | 846 |
| Centra College | $12,263 | 40.00% | - | 10:1 | 227 |
| Virginia Union University | $14,880 | 80.55% | 39% | 17:1 | 1,860 |
| Average | $23,432 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 1,128 |