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Overview |
Livingstone College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | livingstone.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Livingstone College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,917 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,917 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,794 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,914 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,500 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Livingstone College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,074 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,598 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/960 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Livingstone College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Livingstone College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $434 | $240 |
Diversity |
Livingstone College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 9% |
Students |
Livingstone College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Livingstone College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 839 students)
Livingstone College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Livingstone College or WVSU?
- Livingstone College is 96% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($15,917.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Livingstone College than West Virginia State University ($15,917.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Livingstone College ($11,684 vs. $15,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 79.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($6,794 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Livingstone College than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Livingstone College students is 31.8% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($12,500 vs. $9,482)
Livingstone College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Livingstone College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Livingstone College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 219 points higher than at Livingstone College (708)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Livingstone College (14)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Livingstone College (2.64)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Livingstone College (63.8%)
Livingstone College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Livingstone College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Livingstone College.
- The graduation rate at Livingstone College is higher than West Virginia State University (28% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $24,200)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $18,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $42,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $194 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($240 vs. $434)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/