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 2-4 year institutions.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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Centura College-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Fortis College-Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Centura College-Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Eastern Virginia Career College | Fredericksburg, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Columbia College | Centreville, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing | Falls Church, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,940 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 |
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Centura College-Virginia Beach | $16,637 | - | 61% | 11:1 | 109 |
Fortis College-Norfolk | $14,083 | - | 38% | 17:1 | 410 |
Centura College-Norfolk | $16,637 | - | 65% | 10:1 | 221 |
Eastern Virginia Career College | $34,950 | 56.25% | 93% | 6:1 | 202 |
Columbia College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing | $23,037 | 32.68% | 77% | 37:1 | 623 |
Average | $9,940 | - | 67.00% | 15.00:1 | 185 |