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Overview |
NYU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 85% |
Admission |
NYU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 |
NYU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $254 |
Diversity |
NYU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
NYU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 37% | ||
Campus |
NYU | 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
- New York University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 2,315 students)
NYU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or West Liberty University?
- New York University is 535.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($55,384.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.9% higher at NYU than West Liberty University ($55,384.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than NYU ($13,788 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 102.3% lower than costs at New York University ($10,020 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than New York University (85% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 708.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($47,096 vs. $5,824)
NYU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU 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 NYU .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 376 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming NYU students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU 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 NYU.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than West Liberty University (86% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $38,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $37,900)
- New York University students graduate with a $1,367 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,617)
- NYU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($240 vs. $254)
- More NYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/