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Overview |
AASU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 85% |
Admission |
AASU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $254 |
Diversity |
AASU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
AASU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 37% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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
- Armstrong State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 2,315 students)
AASU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 119.8% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at West Liberty University than Armstrong State University ($17,100.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than West Liberty University ($12,404 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 1.6% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($10,020 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Armstrong State University (85% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Armstrong State University students is 19.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($6,960 vs. $5,824)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU 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 AASU .
- The average SAT score at Armstrong State University (997) is 13 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming AASU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Armstrong State University (46% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,900)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $3,367 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,617)
- AASU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($219 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/