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Overview |
KSC | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
KSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $254 |
Diversity |
KSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
KSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 37% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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
- Keene State College is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,315 students)
KSC vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or West Liberty University?
- Keene State College is 34.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at KSC than West Liberty University ($22,663.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than KSC ($13,788 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 35.1% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,020 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 73.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,085 vs. $5,824)
KSC vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC 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 KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 7 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
KSC vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than West Liberty University (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $6,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,678 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,295)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($254 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/