Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield University | Bluefield, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Patrick Henry College | Purcellville, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield University | $29,696 | 63.01% | 31% | 15:1 | 991 |
| Ferrum College | $38,320 | 84.30% | 28% | 11:1 | 855 |
| Hollins University | $42,260 | 72.40% | 65% | 8:1 | 803 |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,248 | - | 87% | 14:1 | 837 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | $36,960 | 81.43% | 43% | 13:1 | 1,538 |
| Patrick Henry College | $28,425 | 75.85% | 64% | 15:1 | 409 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |