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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 85% |
Admission |
George Washington | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
George Washington | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
George Washington | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 37% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,315 students)
George Washington vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or West Liberty University?
- George Washington University is 612.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.2% higher at George Washington than West Liberty University ($62,110.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than George Washington ($13,788 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 56.9% lower than costs at George Washington University ($10,020 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than George Washington University (85% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 505.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($35,257 vs. $5,824)
George Washington vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington 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 George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 310 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than West Liberty University (81% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $42,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $345 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($24,617 vs. $24,962)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/