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Overview |
EIU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
EIU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $254 |
Diversity |
EIU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
EIU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,315 students)
EIU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or West Liberty University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at West Liberty University than Eastern Illinois University ($17,100.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than West Liberty University ($13,380 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 7.9% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,020 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 102.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($11,773 vs. $5,824)
EIU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 26 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at EIU (3.39)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than West Liberty University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $5,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $967 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $24,617)
- EIU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($244 vs. $254)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/