Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in West Virginia. By school type, there are 6 public and 4 private schools in best schools in West Virginia. By school level, all 10 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 2 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Bethany College | Bethany, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | West Liberty University | West Liberty, WV | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| 6 | Marshall University | Huntington, WV | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Wheeling University | Wheeling, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Concord University | Athens, WV | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 10 | University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in West Virginia is - 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.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University | $10,104 / $28,608 | 89.00% | 65% | 19:1 | 23,643 |
| 2 | Shepherd University | $9,056 / $19,082 | 96.78% | 51% | 17:1 | 3,339 |
| 3 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | $34,090 | 93.34% | 57% | 13:1 | 1,055 |
| 4 | Bethany College | $36,102 | 58.79% | 47% | 12:1 | 640 |
| 5 | West Liberty University | $8,893 / $17,442 | 97.27% | 60% | 12:1 | 2,299 |
| 6 | Marshall University | $9,162 / $20,342 | 95.73% | 51% | 16:1 | 11,958 |
| 7 | Wheeling University | $29,875 | 63.16% | 23% | 15:1 | 774 |
| 8 | Fairmont State University | $8,708 / $18,924 | 98.62% | 44% | 14:1 | 3,305 |
| 9 | Concord University | $10,664 / $22,000 | 92.56% | 39% | 16:1 | 1,943 |
| 10 | University of Charleston | $22,617 | 61.52% | 46% | 15:1 | 3,062 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in West Virginiaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.
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