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Overview |
Medgar | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Medgar | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Medgar | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $254 |
Diversity |
Medgar | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Medgar | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 2,315 students)
Medgar vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at West Liberty University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($17,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than West Liberty University ($8,250 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 78.8% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($10,020 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 45.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,467 vs. $5,824)
Medgar vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Medgar vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from CUNY Medgar Evers College earn on average $500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,900)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $15,584 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $24,617)
- Medgar graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($93 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/