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Overview |
IU East | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
IU East | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 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 | 18/26 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $254 |
Diversity |
IU East | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
IU East | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 37% | ||
Campus |
IU East | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,315 students)
IU East vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at IU East than West Liberty University ($20,634.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than West Liberty University ($8,837 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 6.5% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,412 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than West Liberty University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 35.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($7,874 vs. $5,824)
IU East vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 23 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
IU East vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Indiana University East (46% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $5,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,617)
- IU East graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($211 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/