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Overview |
LVC | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
LVC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 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 |
LVC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
LVC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
LVC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 37% | ||
Campus |
LVC | 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or West Liberty University?
- Lebanon Valley College is 442% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.3% higher at LVC than West Liberty University ($47,240.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than LVC ($13,788 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 31.9% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($10,020 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 505.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($35,245 vs. $5,824)
LVC vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC 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 LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
LVC vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC 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 LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than West Liberty University (73% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $9,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/