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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
Emory and Henry College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or West Liberty University?
- Emory and Henry College is 295.8% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Emory and Henry College than West Liberty University ($34,500.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Emory and Henry College ($13,788 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 37.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,020 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than West Liberty University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 443.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($31,643 vs. $5,824)
Emory and Henry College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College 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 Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 4 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Emory and Henry College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College 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 Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than West Liberty University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $5,800 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/