Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott College of Cosmetology | Wheeling, WV | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture | Charleston, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center | Waverly, WV | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Mountain State College | Parkersburg, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | Morgantown, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Valley College-Beckley | Beckley, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $17,869 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott College of Cosmetology | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture | $9,000 | - | 41% | 7:1 | 55 |
| Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Mountain State College | $8,665 | - | 88% | 12:1 | 20 |
| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | $14,313 | - | 76% | 17:1 | 525 |
| Valley College-Beckley | $15,995 | - | 53% | 24:1 | 152 |
| Average | $17,869 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 31 |