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Overview |
Santa Fe College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 85% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $254 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 2,315 students)
Santa Fe College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 365.6% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.5% higher at West Liberty University than Santa Fe College ($17,100.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than West Liberty University ($11,380 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 0.1% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($10,008 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Santa Fe College (85% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 140.1% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($5,824 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $400 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $13,592 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($11,025 vs. $24,617)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($113 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/