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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University Mason IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan| Indiana State University | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Indiana State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Indiana State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $254 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Indiana State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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
- Indiana State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 2,315 students)
Indiana State vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or West Liberty University?
- Indiana State University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Indiana State than West Liberty University ($20,880.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than West Liberty University ($12,688 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 13.3% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,020 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than West Liberty University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 85.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,802 vs. $5,824)
Indiana State vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 74 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Indiana State vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Indiana State University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,900)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $897 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $24,617)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($245 vs. $254)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/