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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Mason Southern Arkansas University Main Campus University of Phoenix-Philadelphia Campus Cedarville University Arkansas Arkansas State University Central Virginia Tech Fairmont State Marshall University| Arkansas Tech University | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
ATU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $254 |
Diversity |
ATU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
ATU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 37% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 2,315 students)
ATU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 49.8% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at West Liberty University than Arkansas Tech University ($17,100.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than West Liberty University ($12,016 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 9.4% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,157 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than West Liberty University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 44.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,440 vs. $5,824)
ATU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
ATU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $800 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $6,867 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,617)
- ATU graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($183 vs. $254)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/