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 or high institutes.
| 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 | Master'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 |
| 9 | Concord University | Athens, WV | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in West Virginia is $15,876 for State residents and $23,989 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 85.80% and graduation rate is 48.60%. 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 | $8,976 / $25,320 | 89.82% | 64% | 21:1 | 26,269 |
| 2 | Shepherd University | $7,784 / $18,224 | 96.41% | 44% | 14:1 | 3,159 |
| 3 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | $32,612 | 84.43% | 54% | 12:1 | 1,066 |
| 4 | Bethany College | $31,600 | 73.55% | 43% | 11:1 | 576 |
| 5 | West Liberty University | $8,345 / $16,294 | 73.85% | 42% | 11:1 | 2,481 |
| 6 | Marshall University | $8,552 / $19,606 | 97.80% | 52% | 18:1 | 11,958 |
| 7 | Wheeling University | $29,290 | 78.07% | 57% | 12:1 | 857 |
| 8 | Fairmont State University | $7,892 / $17,150 | 98.75% | 45% | 15:1 | 3,848 |
| 9 | Concord University | $8,690 / $18,440 | 95.63% | 42% | 16:1 | 1,807 |
| 10 | University of Charleston | $31,350 | 69.71% | 43% | 16:1 | 2,967 |
| Average | $15,876 / $23,989 | 85.80% | 48.60% | 14.60:1 | 5,499 | |
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.