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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chester Career College | CHESTER, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas | Manassas, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Columbia College | Vienna, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chester Career College | $36,500 | - | 55% | 16:1 | 140 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas | $16,757 | - | 46% | 15:1 | 188 |
| Columbia College | $9,360 | - | 61% | 12:1 | 182 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |