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Overview |
South College-Asheville | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 352 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southcollegenc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
South College-Asheville | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,050 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,050 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,683 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,208 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 85% |
Admission |
South College-Asheville | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 30 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7%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 applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
South College-Asheville | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South College-Asheville | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $23,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,863 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $254 |
Diversity |
South College-Asheville | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
South College-Asheville | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 37% | ||
Campus |
South College-Asheville | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than South College-Asheville based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 352 students)
South College-Asheville vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South College-Asheville or West Liberty University?
- South College Asheville is 118.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($19,050.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at South College-Asheville than West Liberty University ($19,050.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than South College-Asheville ($13,788 vs. $31,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 14.3% lower than costs at South College Asheville ($10,020 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than South College Asheville (85% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 11.8% larger than aid received South College Asheville ($5,824 vs. $5,208)
South College-Asheville vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South College-Asheville 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 South College-Asheville .
- South College-Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
South College-Asheville vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South College-Asheville 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 South College-Asheville.
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $14,800 more per year than South College-Asheville graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $23,100)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $246 lower median federal student loan debt than South College-Asheville graduates. ($24,617 vs. $24,863)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than South College-Asheville graduates. ($254 vs. $257)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College-Asheville students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/