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Overview |
Spalding | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Spalding | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 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 |
Spalding | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Spalding | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Spalding | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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 Spalding based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,532 students)
Spalding vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or West Liberty University?
- Spalding University is 208.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at Spalding than West Liberty University ($26,900.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Spalding ($13,788 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 20.7% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,300 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 180% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($16,307 vs. $5,824)
Spalding vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding 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 Spalding .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 14 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Spalding students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Spalding vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Spalding University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $7,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/