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, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 2 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Bethany College | Bethany, WV | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | West Liberty University | West Liberty, WV | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| 6 | Marshall University | Huntington, WV | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Wheeling University | Wheeling, WV | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| 9 | Concord University | Athens, WV | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in West Virginia is $15,806 for State residents and $23,843 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 78.20% and graduation rate is 47.60%. 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 | 84% | 61% | 18:1 | 26,864 |
| 2 | Shepherd University | $7,784 / $18,224 | 96% | 49% | 16:1 | 3,648 |
| 3 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | $32,252 | 64% | 54% | 13:1 | 1,294 |
| 4 | Bethany College | $30,840 | 95% | 46% | 10:1 | 581 |
| 5 | West Liberty University | $8,150 / $16,090 | 71% | 45% | 13:1 | 2,526 |
| 6 | Marshall University | $8,512 / $19,366 | 87% | 49% | 18:1 | 13,204 |
| 7 | Wheeling University | $29,290 | 68% | 53% | 11:1 | 1,171 |
| 8 | Fairmont State University | $7,738 / $16,814 | 85% | 41% | 16:1 | 3,947 |
| 9 | Concord University | $8,385 / $18,037 | 82% | 40% | 15:1 | 2,040 |
| 10 | University of Charleston | $32,200 | 50% | 38% | 15:1 | 2,623 |
| Average | $15,806 / $23,843 | 78.20% | 47.60% | 14.50:1 | 5,790 | |
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.