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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott College of Cosmetology | Wheeling, WV | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture | Charleston, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Huntington Junior College | Huntington, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Mountain State College | Parkersburg, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport | Bridgeport, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| 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 $14,508 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott College of Cosmetology | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture | $9,000 | - | 41% | 7:1 | 55 |
| Huntington Junior College | $10,050 | - | 20% | 19:1 | 147 |
| Mountain State College | $8,665 | - | 88% | 12:1 | 20 |
| West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport | $14,747 | - | 53% | 12:1 | 146 |
| Martinsburg College | $11,091 | 100.00% | 51% | 56:1 | 2,505 |
| Average | $14,508 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 14 |