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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller-Motte Technical College-Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/25/2018) | ||
| Fortis College-Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Columbia College | Vienna, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing | Falls Church, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Saint Michael College of Allied Health | Washington, DC | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $10,820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller-Motte Technical College-Lynchburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/25/2018) | ||||
| Fortis College-Norfolk | $14,083 | - | 38% | 17:1 | 410 |
| Columbia College | $9,360 | - | 61% | 12:1 | 182 |
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing | $23,037 | 32.68% | 77% | 37:1 | 623 |
| Saint Michael College of Allied Health | $19,405 | 57.60% | 93% | 15:1 | 148 |
| Average | $10,820 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 141 |