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Overview |
ECSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
ECSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $254 |
Diversity |
ECSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
ECSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 37% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 771.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242% higher at West Liberty University than Elizabeth City State University ($17,100.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than West Liberty University ($4,120 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 14.8% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,727 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than West Liberty University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 52.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,877 vs. $5,824)
ECSU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 140 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
ECSU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Elizabeth City State University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $7,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $30,700)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,508 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,125)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($254 vs. $270)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/