Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITT Technical Institute-Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
| Argosy University-Northern Virginia | Arlington, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| Stratford University | Alexandria, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | - |
| South University-Richmond | Glen Allen, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Lotus Professional College | Richmond, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master |
| ECPI University-Newport News | Newport News, VA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITT Technical Institute-Norfolk | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| Argosy University-Northern Virginia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| Stratford University | $15,130 | - | 100% | 9:1 | 1,397 |
| South University-Richmond | $18,238 | - | 21% | 12:1 | 442 |
| Lotus Professional College | $9,300 | - | - | 15:1 | 108 |
| ECPI University-Newport News | $18,484 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $13,704 | - | 0.00% | 12.50:1 | 477 |