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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture | Charleston, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| West Virginia Business College-Wheeling | Wheeling, WV | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2017) | ||
| West Virginia Junior College-Charleston | Cross Lanes, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| International Beauty School 4 | Martinsburg, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| ITT Technical Institute-Huntington | Huntington, WV | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
| Martinsburg College | Martinsburg, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $10,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture | $9,000 | - | 41% | 7:1 | 55 |
| West Virginia Business College-Wheeling | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2017) | ||||
| West Virginia Junior College-Charleston | $14,544 | - | 83% | 13:1 | 225 |
| International Beauty School 4 | $25,000 | - | 85% | 18:1 | 79 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Huntington | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| Martinsburg College | $11,091 | 100.00% | 51% | 56:1 | 2,505 |
| Average | $10,200 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 106 |