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Overview |
BSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
BSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
BSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
BSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 37% | ||
Campus |
BSU | 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
- Ball State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,315 students)
BSU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at BSU than West Liberty University ($25,918.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than West Liberty University ($12,615 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 8.8% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,020 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 96.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($11,418 vs. $5,824)
BSU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 86 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming BSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at BSU (3.52)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than West Liberty University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/