| Ascent vs. SU |
 | ||
|---|---|---|
#283 in Faith Related Schools | Rankings* | #304 in National Universities #21 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,300 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$35,170 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $24,060 |
| Less$6,484 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$18,191 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 74.35% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 26.17% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller68 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,287 |
| Smaller68 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,416 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 1,871 |
| Smaller66 | Online Student Population | Larger699 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 64% |
| Higher50% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| Higher100% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,185) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| - | Number of faculties | 454 |
| - | Average Faculty Salary | $74,004 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.