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 |
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Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Centra College | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Mary Baldwin University | Staunton, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Marymount University | Arlington, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | Danville, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,820 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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Bridgewater College | $41,350 | 90.36% | 57% | 13:1 | 1,421 |
Centra College | $12,263 | 40.00% | - | 10:1 | 227 |
Mary Baldwin University | $33,157 | - | 45% | 12:1 | 1,957 |
Marymount University | $39,050 | 81.42% | 60% | 13:1 | 3,711 |
Southern Virginia University | $20,040 | 99.45% | 46% | 17:1 | 1,053 |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $11,820 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 472 |