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 |
| Argosy University-Northern Virginia | Arlington, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| The Art Institute of Washington | Arlington, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| University of the Potomac-VA Campus | FALLS CHURCH, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| The Art Institute of Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| DeVry University-Virginia | Arlington, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,647 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 |
| Argosy University-Northern Virginia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| The Art Institute of Washington | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| University of the Potomac-VA Campus | $6,660 | - | 38% | 13:1 | 569 |
| The Art Institute of Virginia Beach | $20,794 | - | 39% | 7:1 | 88 |
| DeVry University-Virginia | $17,488 | 33.33% | 14% | 5:1 | 76 |
| Average | $15,647 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 488 |