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Overview |
IU Northwest | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 85% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
IU Northwest | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 37% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 2,315 students)
IU Northwest vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at IU Northwest than West Liberty University ($20,634.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than West Liberty University ($6,553 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 6.5% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,412 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Indiana University Northwest (85% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 50.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,754 vs. $5,824)
IU Northwest vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 56 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
IU Northwest vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $1,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $413 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,030)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/