| HSC vs. Ascent |
#125 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #13 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #283 in Faith Related Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$54,550 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,550 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$37,695 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$1,193 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,180 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 40.92% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 22.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger946 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Smaller83 |
| - | Online Student Population | 61 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher100% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 84% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,100) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 106 | Number of faculty | 2 |
| Higher$85,950 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$22,500 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.