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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Randolph College | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | Danville, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marymount University | $39,050 | 81.42% | 60% | 13:1 | 3,711 |
| Randolph College | $29,010 | 95.01% | 49% | 7:1 | 553 |
| Shenandoah University | $36,028 | 80.36% | 62% | 11:1 | 4,260 |
| Virginia Union University | $14,880 | 80.55% | 39% | 17:1 | 1,860 |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,820 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 472 |