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Overview |
NCAT | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
NCAT | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $254 |
Diversity |
NCAT | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
NCAT | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 37% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 2,315 students)
NCAT vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 146.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at West Liberty University than North Carolina A & T State University ($17,100.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than West Liberty University ($9,189 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 9.2% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,179 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than West Liberty University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 73.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,082 vs. $5,824)
NCAT vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 74 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $4,383 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,617 vs. $29,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($254 vs. $299)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/