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Overview |
CSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
CSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $254 |
Diversity |
CSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 12% |
Students |
CSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Chicago State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 2,315 students)
CSU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.4% higher at West Liberty University than Chicago State University ($17,100.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than West Liberty University ($6,446 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 37.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,020 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than West Liberty University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 172.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($15,891 vs. $5,824)
CSU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 109 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSU (3.18)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Chicago State University (46% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $6,633 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $31,250)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($254 vs. $323)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/