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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 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 |
| Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center | Waverly, WV | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Morgantown Beauty College Inc | Morgantown, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Huntington School of Beauty Culture | Huntington, WV | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| 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 $21,230 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 |
| Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Morgantown Beauty College Inc | $20,502 | - | 73% | 9:1 | 79 |
| Huntington School of Beauty Culture | $14,400 | - | 36% | 22:1 | 108 |
| Martinsburg College | $11,091 | 100.00% | 51% | 56:1 | 2,505 |
| Average | $21,230 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 48 |