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Overview |
CSE | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
CSE | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
CSE | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
CSE | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 12% |
Students |
CSE | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CSE | 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or West Liberty University?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 277.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at CSE than West Liberty University ($32,900.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than CSE ($13,788 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 27.2% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($10,020 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 413.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($29,905 vs. $5,824)
CSE vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE 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 CSE .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 178 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSE (3.12)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than West Liberty University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $7,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/