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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
Miami | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Miami | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $254 |
Diversity |
Miami | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Miami | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Miami | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 2,315 students)
Miami vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or West Liberty University?
- Miami University is 64.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.8% higher at Miami than West Liberty University ($35,371.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Miami ($13,788 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 57.9% lower than costs at Miami University ($10,020 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than West Liberty University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 153.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($14,752 vs. $5,824)
Miami vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami 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 Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 275 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Miami students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Miami vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than West Liberty University (81% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $16,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $133 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($24,617 vs. $24,750)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($254 vs. $255)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/