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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany College | Bethany, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Davis & Elkins College | Elkins, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| 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 |
| Catholic Distance University | Charles Town, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany College | $36,102 | 58.79% | 47% | 12:1 | 640 |
| Davis & Elkins College | $31,820 | 94.33% | 39% | 10:1 | 661 |
| Ohio Valley University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | $34,090 | 93.34% | 57% | 13:1 | 1,055 |
| Wheeling University | $29,875 | 63.16% | 23% | 15:1 | 774 |
| Catholic Distance University | $10,080 | - | 100% | 3:1 | 230 |
| Average | $22,550 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 273 |
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