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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $254 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | 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
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 2,315 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at West Liberty University than Colorado State University Pueblo ($17,100.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than West Liberty University ($13,033 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 12% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($10,020 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 82.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,649 vs. $5,824)
CSU-Pueblo vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 14 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (46% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo earn on average $1,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,900)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $4,867 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,617)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($204 vs. $254)
- More CSU-Pueblo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/