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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American National University | Salem, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| ECPI University | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Centura College-Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| The Art Institute of Washington-Dulles | Sterling, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/16/2017) | ||
| ECPI University-Richmond South | Richmond, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $17,590 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American National University | $10,735 | - | 25% | 11:1 | 1,113 |
| ECPI University | $18,484 | 82.69% | 50% | 12:1 | 11,740 |
| Centura College-Chesapeake | $16,637 | - | 80% | 19:1 | 189 |
| The Art Institute of Washington-Dulles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/16/2017) | ||||
| ECPI University-Richmond South | $18,484 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $17,590 | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 53 |