American National University-Pikeville vs. West Liberty University

Comparable Facts

Compare American National University Pikeville in Pikeville, KY with West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

West Liberty University is larger than American National University-Pikeville based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 444 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• American National University Pikeville is located in Pikeville, KY (Rural Fringe setting); West Liberty University is in West Liberty, WV (Rural Fringe setting).
• American National University Pikeville is a private, for-profit 4-year institution. West Liberty University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: American National University Pikeville 26:1; West Liberty University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American National University Pikeville are 37.5% lower than at West Liberty University ($7,960 vs. $12,728).
• Out-of-state tuition is 40% higher at West Liberty University than at American National University Pikeville (about $4,986 more per year; $17,442 vs. $12,456).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at American National University Pikeville than at West Liberty University (94% vs. 87%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by American National University Pikeville students is 21.9% larger than aid received by West Liberty University students ($8,837 vs. $7,248).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at American National University-Pikeville, test optional at West Liberty University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, West Liberty University graduates have a $4,484 lower median loan debt than American National University-Pikeville graduates ($24,617 vs. $29,101).
• Among borrowers, West Liberty University graduates have an estimated $46 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than American National University-Pikeville graduates ($254 vs. $300).
• More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American National University-Pikeville students, three years after graduation (49% vs. 14%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.