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Overview |
DSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,971 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,391 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
DSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 729 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 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 |
DSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $254 |
Diversity |
DSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
DSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 37% | ||
Campus |
DSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,473 students)
DSU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at West Liberty University than Dickinson State University ($17,100.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than DSU ($13,788 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 29.5% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($7,740 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson State University than West Liberty University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 8% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($5,824 vs. $5,391)
DSU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DSU 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 DSU .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 33 points higher than at DSU (951)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at DSU (20)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at DSU (3.11)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than DSU (72%)
DSU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU 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 DSU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Dickinson State University (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,900)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $5,836 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($18,781 vs. $24,617)
- DSU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($194 vs. $254)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/