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Overview |
UMUC | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 85% |
Admission |
UMUC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UMUC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $254 |
Diversity |
UMUC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 12% |
Students |
UMUC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 2,315 students)
UMUC vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at West Liberty University than University of Maryland University College ($17,100.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than UMUC ($13,788 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 41.4% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($10,020 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than University of Maryland University College (85% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 38.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($5,824 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC 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 UMUC .
UMUC vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC 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 UMUC.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than University of Maryland University College (46% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $16,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $37,900)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $5,617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,617)
- UMUC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($196 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/