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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 95% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 37% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 2,315 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at West Liberty University than SUNY College at Potsdam ($17,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than SUNY-Potsdam ($13,788 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 45.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($10,020 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than West Liberty University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 99.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($11,632 vs. $5,824)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than West Liberty University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $1,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/