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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| The Art Institute of Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/22/2023) | ||
| Lotus Professional College | Richmond, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master |
| Strayer University-Woodbridge Campus | Woodbridge, 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 $19,192 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura College-Chesapeake | $16,637 | - | 78% | 19:1 | 191 |
| The Art Institute of Washington | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| The Art Institute of Virginia Beach | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/22/2023) | ||||
| Lotus Professional College | $9,400 | - | - | 13:1 | 178 |
| Strayer University-Woodbridge Campus | $13,920 | - | - | - | - |
| ECPI University-Manassas | $18,484 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $19,192 | - | 39.00% | 11.00:1 | 293 |
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