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Overview |
PVAMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Prairie View, TX | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,056 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pvamu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
PVAMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,387 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,590 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,605 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,875 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,071 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
PVAMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,691 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 4,329 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PVAMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PVAMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,955 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $254 |
Diversity |
PVAMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
PVAMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 37% | ||
Campus |
PVAMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 2,315 students)
PVAMU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PVAMU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 18% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at PVAMU than West Liberty University ($22,590.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than West Liberty University ($12,875 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 4.3% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,605 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 141.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($14,071 vs. $5,824)
PVAMU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PVAMU 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 PVAMU .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 127 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- PVAMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
PVAMU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PVAMU 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 PVAMU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $1,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $4,338 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $28,955)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($254 vs. $299)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/