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Overview |
St John's | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 85% |
Admission |
St John's | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
St John's | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
St John's | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 37% | ||
Campus |
St John's | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or West Liberty University?
- St John's College is 313.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.8% higher at St John's than West Liberty University ($36,040.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than St John's ($13,788 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 42.4% lower than costs at St John's College ($10,020 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than West Liberty University (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 308.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($23,775 vs. $5,824)
St John's vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's 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 St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than West Liberty University (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from St John's College earn on average $3,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/