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 |
| Appalachian Bible College | Mount Hope, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Bethany College | Bethany, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Ohio Valley University | Vienna, WV | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| 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 |
| Appalachian Bible College | $18,230 | 100.00% | 58% | 9:1 | 232 |
| Bethany College | $34,816 | 64.92% | 42% | 12:1 | 623 |
| Ohio Valley University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Wheeling University | $29,475 | 72.65% | 70% | 9:1 | 749 |
| Average | $22,550 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 273 |