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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch| Rutgers University New Brunswick | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 85% |
Admission |
Rutgers | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
Rutgers | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $254 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Rutgers | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 2,315 students)
Rutgers vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or West Liberty University?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 48% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Rutgers than West Liberty University ($30,600.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Rutgers ($13,788 vs. $17,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 38.8% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($10,020 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (85% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 119.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($12,785 vs. $5,824)
Rutgers vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers 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 Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 241 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than West Liberty University (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $28,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $37,900)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $2,402 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($22,215 vs. $24,617)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($229 vs. $254)
- More Rutgers graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/