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Overview |
Plymouth | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Plymouth | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 12% |
Students |
Plymouth | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | 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
- Plymouth State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,315 students)
Plymouth vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or West Liberty University?
- Plymouth State University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Plymouth than West Liberty University ($22,250.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Plymouth ($13,788 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 17.9% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,020 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than West Liberty University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 59.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,286 vs. $5,824)
Plymouth vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth 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 Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Plymouth vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than West Liberty University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/