- Both University of Charleston and West Virginia Wesleyan College are private.
- Both schools are located in West Virginia.
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has more expensive tuition of $33,494 than University of Charleston ($32,842).
- University of Charleston has tighter acceptance rate of 64.49% than West Virginia Wesleyan College (70.64%).
- University of Charleston is larger with 3,059 students than West Virginia Wesleyan College (951 students).
| University of Charleston View More Rivals | West Virginia Wesleyan College View More Rivals | |
| #8 in West Virginia | Rankings | #2 in West Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Charleston, WV | Location | Buckhannon, WV |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,842 | Undergraduate | $33,494 |
| $17,100 | Graduate | $10,476 |
| $17,473 | Financial Aid | $22,047 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 64.49% | Acceptance Rate | 70.64% |
| 19.43% | Yield | 22.80% |
| Test Scores | 1,040 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,059 | Total Students | 951 |
| 2,365 | Undergraduate | 889 |
| 694 | Graduate | 62 |
| 1,734 | Online Enrollment | 21 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $46,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 756) $5,600 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,082) $5,208 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,600 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 112 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 65 Full-time 47 Part-time |
| 326 Full-time 134 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 213 Full-time 85 Part-time |
| $59,595 for Faculties $48,135 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,532 for Faculties $39,464 Part-time |