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Overview |
DSC | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
DSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $254 |
Diversity |
DSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
DSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 37% | ||
Campus |
DSC | 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,315 students)
DSC vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 240.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at West Liberty University than Dalton State College ($17,100.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than West Liberty University ($5,532 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 0% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($10,019 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 19.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($6,967 vs. $5,824)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Dalton State College (46% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $5,400 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $9,730 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $24,617)
- DSC graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($153 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/