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Overview |
SUNO | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suno.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNO | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,484 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,384 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,999 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,560 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 85% |
Admission |
SUNO | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 928 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 868 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNO | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNO | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,348 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $254 |
Diversity |
SUNO | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 12% |
Students |
SUNO | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
SUNO | 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than SUNO based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,950 students)
SUNO vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNO or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 94.4% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at West Liberty University than Southern University at New Orleans ($17,100.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than SUNO ($13,788 vs. $14,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 5.7% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,480 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University at New Orleans than West Liberty University (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 64.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,560 vs. $5,824)
SUNO vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNO 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 SUNO .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 181 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 1.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- SUNO has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
SUNO vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNO 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 SUNO.
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $6,300 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $31,600)
- Southern University at New Orleans students graduate with a $269 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,348 vs. $24,617)
- SUNO graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($251 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/