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Overview |
AAMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 85% |
Admission |
AAMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 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 |
AAMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $254 |
Diversity |
AAMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
AAMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 37% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 2,315 students)
AAMU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at AAMU than West Liberty University ($17,220.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than AAMU ($13,788 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 5.3% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,520 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Alabama A & M University (85% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 72.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,066 vs. $5,824)
AAMU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 134 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Alabama A & M University (46% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $3,600 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,300)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $10,383 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $35,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($254 vs. $361)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/