Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightpoint Community College | Chester, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Wytheville Community College | Wytheville, VA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightpoint Community College | $4,938 / $10,941 | - | 31% | 22:1 | 8,792 |
| Mountain Empire Community College | $4,863 / $10,866 | - | 40% | 18:1 | 1,928 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | $4,901 / $10,904 | - | 44% | 19:1 | 2,163 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $5,256 / $11,259 | - | 32% | 23:1 | 5,860 |
| Wytheville Community College | $4,863 / $10,866 | - | 45% | 23:1 | 2,116 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |