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Overview |
NC State | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 85% |
Admission |
NC State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $254 |
Diversity |
NC State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
NC State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 2,315 students)
NC State vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 33.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at NC State than West Liberty University ($28,276.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than NC State ($13,788 vs. $14,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 27.2% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,020 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (85% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 57.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,181 vs. $5,824)
NC State vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State 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 NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 280 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming NC State students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than West Liberty University (72% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $19,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $37,900)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $3,835 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($20,782 vs. $24,617)
- NC State graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($214 vs. $254)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/