Cedarville University vs. West Liberty University

Comparable Facts

Compare Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH with West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Cedarville University is larger than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (6,318 students vs. 2,299 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Cedarville University is located in Cedarville, OH (Town Fringe setting); West Liberty University is in West Liberty, WV (Rural Fringe setting).
• Cedarville University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. West Liberty University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Cedarville University 14:1; West Liberty University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 24.8% lower than at West Liberty University ($9,574 vs. $12,728).
• Out-of-state tuition is 113% higher at Cedarville University than at West Liberty University (about $19,708 more per year; $37,150 vs. $17,442).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Cedarville University than at West Liberty University (100% vs. 87%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 206% larger than aid received by West Liberty University students ($22,177 vs. $7,248).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 4 points higher at Cedarville University than at West Liberty University (25 vs. 21, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Cedarville University and West Liberty University.
• Enrolled first-year students at Cedarville University average a 3.9 high school GPA, 0.37 higher than at West Liberty University (3.53).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 34% at Cedarville University vs. 31.5% at West Liberty University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Cedarville University graduates have a $2,117 lower median loan debt than West Liberty University graduates ($22,500 vs. $24,617).
• Among borrowers, Cedarville University graduates have an estimated $22 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than West Liberty University graduates ($232 vs. $254).
• More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation (86% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.