Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Arlington, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| South University-Richmond | Glen Allen, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| ITT Technical Institute-Salem | Salem, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
| Arizona College-Falls Church | Falls Church, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| South University-Richmond | $18,238 | - | 21% | 12:1 | 442 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Salem | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| Arizona College-Falls Church | $23,760 | 100.00% | - | 20:1 | 144 |
| Average | $17,590 | - | 0.00% | 11.50:1 | 498 |