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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $254 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 37% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at SUNY-ESF than West Liberty University ($18,720.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than SUNY-ESF ($13,788 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 72.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($10,020 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than West Liberty University (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 49.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,713 vs. $5,824)
SUNY-ESF vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF 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-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 231 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than West Liberty University (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $8,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $4,867 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,617)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($204 vs. $254)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/