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