| Charleston vs. Wheeling |
#377 in National Universities #10 in West Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #69 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in West Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$32,842 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$29,475 |
| expensive$17,100 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,160 |
| Less$17,473 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,993 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter67.73% | Acceptance Rate | Easier72.65% |
| Favorable25.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.66% |
| High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,059 | Total Enrollment | Smaller749 |
| Larger2,365 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller594 |
| Larger694 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller155 |
| Larger1,734 | Online Student Population | Smaller113 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower41% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower27% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 756) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 829) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 226 | Number of faculties | 89 |
| Higher$60,030 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$46,476 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.