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Overview |
ISU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
ISU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $254 |
Diversity |
ISU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
ISU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 37% | ||
Campus |
ISU | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 2,315 students)
ISU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or West Liberty University?
- Illinois State University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at ISU than West Liberty University ($23,681.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than ISU ($13,788 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 5.8% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,020 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 99.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($11,619 vs. $5,824)
ISU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 106 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming ISU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
ISU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than West Liberty University (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,900)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $2,617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,617)
- ISU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($227 vs. $254)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/