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Overview |
MVNU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
MVNU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 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 |
MVNU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $254 |
Diversity |
MVNU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
MVNU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,941 students)
MVNU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or West Liberty University?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 289.1% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at MVNU than West Liberty University ($33,918.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than MVNU ($13,788 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 4.2% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,612 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 298.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($23,202 vs. $5,824)
MVNU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU 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 MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 63 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
MVNU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than West Liberty University (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $8,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,919 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,536)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($254 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/