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 |
Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
Virginia Beach Theological Seminary | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Master, Doctorate |
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 |
Ferrum College | $38,320 | 84.30% | 28% | 11:1 | 855 |
Virginia Union University | $14,880 | 80.55% | 39% | 17:1 | 1,860 |
Virginia Wesleyan University | $36,960 | 81.43% | 43% | 13:1 | 1,538 |
Virginia Beach Theological Seminary | $8,640 | 100.00% | - | 1:1 | 40 |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $11,820 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 472 |