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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy | Clarksburg, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Mountain State College | Parkersburg, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| West Virginia Business College-Wheeling | Wheeling, WV | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2017) | ||
| International Beauty School 4 | Martinsburg, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Valley College-Beckley | Beckley, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport | Bridgeport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy | $18,000 | - | 32% | 12:1 | 61 |
| Mountain State College | $8,665 | - | 88% | 12:1 | 20 |
| West Virginia Business College-Wheeling | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2017) | ||||
| International Beauty School 4 | $25,000 | - | 85% | 18:1 | 79 |
| Valley College-Beckley | $15,995 | - | 53% | 24:1 | 152 |
| West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport | $14,747 | - | 53% | 12:1 | 146 |
| Average | $10,200 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 106 |