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Overview |
Kuyper College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 82 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kuyper.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kuyper College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,370 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,370 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,853 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,710 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Kuyper College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 28 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1170 | 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 |
Kuyper College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kuyper College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $254 |
Diversity |
Kuyper College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Kuyper College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Kuyper College | 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 Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 82 students)
Kuyper College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kuyper College or West Liberty University?
- Kuyper College is 191.1% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($25,370.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Kuyper College than West Liberty University ($25,370.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Kuyper College ($13,788 vs. $18,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 11.5% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,990 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kuyper College students is 204.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($17,710 vs. $5,824)
Kuyper College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kuyper College 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 Kuyper College .
- The average SAT score at Kuyper College (1010) is 26 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Kuyper College 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 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- Kuyper College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Kuyper College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kuyper College 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 Kuyper College.
- The graduation rate at Kuyper College is higher than West Liberty University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $867 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $24,617)
- Kuyper College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($245 vs. $254)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/