Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderson Broaddus University | Philippi, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Ohio Valley University | Vienna, WV | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wheeling University | Wheeling, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $22,550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderson Broaddus University | $31,500 | 61.49% | 33% | 14:1 | 767 |
| University of Charleston | $32,842 | 67.73% | 41% | 16:1 | 3,059 |
| Ohio Valley University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | $33,494 | 96.35% | 53% | 11:1 | 951 |
| Wheeling University | $29,475 | 72.65% | 70% | 9:1 | 749 |
| Average | $22,550 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 273 |