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Overview |
EMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
EMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/34 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 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 |
EMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $254 |
Diversity |
EMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
EMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 37% | ||
Campus |
EMU | 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,334 students)
EMU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or West Liberty University?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 365.7% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.4% higher at EMU than West Liberty University ($40,590.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than EMU ($13,788 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 22.2% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($10,020 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than West Liberty University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 423% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($30,460 vs. $5,824)
EMU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU 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 EMU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 25 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming EMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
EMU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than West Liberty University (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $6,000 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $1,167 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $24,617)
- EMU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($242 vs. $254)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/