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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Chesapeake, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Appalachian School of Law | Grundy, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Divine Mercy University | Sterling, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lynchburg | $35,540 | 95.94% | 59% | 10:1 | 2,394 |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | $2,884 | - | - | 7:1 | 331 |
| Appalachian School of Law | - | - | - | - | 152 |
| Divine Mercy University | $26,930 | - | - | - | 407 |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,820 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 472 |