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Overview |
Alabama State | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Alabama State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $254 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Alabama State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,315 students)
Alabama State vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at West Liberty University than Alabama State University ($17,100.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than West Liberty University ($13,176 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 65.6% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($6,050 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 72.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,029 vs. $5,824)
Alabama State vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 140 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Alabama State vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Alabama State University (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $29,500)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $7,474 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($24,617 vs. $32,091)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($254 vs. $331)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/