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Overview |
Alderson Broaddus College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Philippi, WV | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ab.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alderson Broaddus College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,499 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,656 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Alderson Broaddus College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,693 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,041 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alderson Broaddus College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alderson Broaddus College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $254 |
Diversity |
Alderson Broaddus College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Alderson Broaddus College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Alderson Broaddus College | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 767 students)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alderson Broaddus College or West Liberty University?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 258% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than West Liberty University ($31,200.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Alderson Broaddus College ($13,788 vs. $19,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 1.5% lower than costs at Alderson Broaddus College ($10,020 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 323.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($24,656 vs. $5,824)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alderson Broaddus College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Alderson Broaddus College .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 4 points higher than at Alderson Broaddus College (980)
- Incoming Alderson Broaddus College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alderson Broaddus College or West Liberty University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between West Liberty University and Alderson Broaddus College.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than West Liberty University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $8,000 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/