COM vs. Ascent
COM ranked #-1 and Ascent ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare College of the Mainland and Ascent College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Ascent's tuition ($7,680) is more expensive than COM ($3,873).
- Ascent's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than COM (18 to 1).
- COM (4,961 students) is larger than Ascent (87 students) with more enrolled students.
- COM ($4,174) has higher amount of financial aid than Ascent ($1,193).
- Ascent's graduation rate (50%) is higher than COM (28%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,973 In-State
$3,873 out-of-state
$3,873 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,174
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
4,961 (All undergraduate)
682 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
110 Faculties (full-time)
325 Staffs (full-time)
$60,056 Faculty Salary
$63,687 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Ascent College
Private, 4 years • Gainesville, VA #157 Faith-based Schools, #VA in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$7,680
Financial Aid
$1,193
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
87 (All undergraduate)
81 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
4 Staffs (full-time)
$70,000 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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