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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Kentucky Christian University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $254 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 12% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or West Liberty University?
- Kentucky Christian University is 165% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Kentucky Christian University than West Liberty University ($23,100.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Kentucky Christian University ($13,788 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 11.6% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,980 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 147.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($14,398 vs. $5,824)
Kentucky Christian University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University 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 Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 7 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming Kentucky Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Kentucky Christian University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,600)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,133 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,750)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($254 vs. $266)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/