Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Western Governors University and similar schools. Of the schools, 3 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Western Governors University and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens-Henager College | West Haven, UT | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Westminster College | Salt Lake City, UT | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Stevens-Henager College | Logan, UT | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Independence University | Salt Lake City, UT | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Midwives College of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Western Governors University and similar schools is $16,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens-Henager College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Westminster College | $41,416 | 69.75% | 64% | 8:1 | 1,280 |
| Western Governors University | $8,300 | - | 48% | 42:1 | 156,935 |
| Stevens-Henager College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Independence University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Midwives College of Utah | $8,256 | 42.86% | - | 5:1 | 282 |
| Average | $16,600 | - | 0.00% | 16.33:1 | 3,922 |