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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford University | Alexandria, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | - |
| Global Health College | Alexandria, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/31/2017) | ||
| The Art Institute of Washington-Dulles | Sterling, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/16/2017) | ||
| The Art Institute of Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Strayer University-Virginia Beach Campus | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| ECPI University-Manassas | Manassas, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $17,649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford University | $15,130 | - | 100% | 9:1 | 1,397 |
| Global Health College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/31/2017) | ||||
| The Art Institute of Washington-Dulles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/16/2017) | ||||
| The Art Institute of Virginia Beach | $20,794 | - | 39% | 7:1 | 88 |
| Strayer University-Virginia Beach Campus | $13,920 | - | - | - | - |
| ECPI University-Manassas | $18,964 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $17,649 | - | 0.00% | 11.00:1 | 193 |