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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life University | Marietta, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Piedmont University | Demorest, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Truett McConnell University | Cleveland, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | Rome, GA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||
| Georgia Central University | Atlanta, GA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Columbia College - Hunter Army Airfield | Hunter Army Airfield, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $8,610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life University | $15,036 | 97.77% | 31% | 13:1 | 2,753 |
| Piedmont University | $30,680 | 64.35% | 48% | 11:1 | 1,843 |
| Truett McConnell University | $25,568 | 80.83% | 46% | 16:1 | 2,796 |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||
| Georgia Central University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Columbia College - Hunter Army Airfield | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $8,610 | - | 0.00% | 11.00:1 | 45 |