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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Virginia | Arlington, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Argosy University-Northern Virginia | Arlington, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| South University-Richmond | Glen Allen, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| South University-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Strayer University-Woodbridge Campus | Woodbridge, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| ECPI University-Culinary Institute of Virginia | Norfolk, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Virginia | $13,920 | - | 28% | 41:1 | 2,608 |
| Argosy University-Northern Virginia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| South University-Richmond | $18,238 | - | 21% | 12:1 | 442 |
| South University-Virginia Beach | $18,238 | - | 33% | 8:1 | 240 |
| Strayer University-Woodbridge Campus | $13,920 | - | - | - | - |
| ECPI University-Culinary Institute of Virginia | $18,484 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $13,704 | - | 0.00% | 5.00:1 | 477 |