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Overview |
Eastern University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Eastern University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Eastern University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $254 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Eastern University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,315 students)
Eastern University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or West Liberty University?
- Eastern University is 311.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.7% higher at Eastern University than West Liberty University ($35,864.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Eastern University ($13,788 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 24% lower than costs at Eastern University ($10,020 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 338.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($25,542 vs. $5,824)
Eastern University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University 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 Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 42 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than West Liberty University (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $8,000 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,883 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,500)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($254 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/