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- Location: Lynchburg, VA
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Net price: $27,305
- SAT range: 970-1170
- Niche grade:  B

#10. University of Lynchburg

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- Location: Salem, VA
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Net price: $27,758
- SAT range: 1080-1230
- Niche grade:  B

#9. Roanoke College

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- Location: Winchester, VA
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Net price: $29,077
- SAT range: 1000-1200
- Niche grade:  B

#8. Shenandoah University

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- Location: Harrisonburg, VA
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Net price: $23,936
- SAT range: 1040-1590
- Niche grade:  B

#7. Eastern Mennonite University

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- Location: Arlington, VA
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- Net price: $26,717
- SAT range: 970-1170
- Niche grade:  B+

#6. Marymount University

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- Location: Virginia Beach, VA
- Acceptance rate: 41%
- Net price: $16,579
- SAT range: 960-1230
- Niche grade:  B+

#5. Regent University

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- Location: Lynchburg, VA
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Net price: $27,891
- SAT range: 1040-1250
- Niche grade:  B+

#4. Liberty University

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- Location: Hampden-sydney, VA
- Acceptance rate: 37%
- Net price: $28,679
- SAT range: 1080-1260
- Niche grade:  B+

#3. Hampden-Sydney College

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- Location: University Of Richmond, VA
- Acceptance rate: 29%
- Net price: $28,881
- SAT range: 1280-1460
- Niche grade:  A

#2. University of Richmond

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- Location: Lexington, VA
- Acceptance rate: 19%
- Net price: $26,063
- SAT range: 1410-1530
- Niche grade:  A+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, additional writing by Lauren Liebhaber, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 46 states.

#1. Washington and Lee University