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Overview |
Louisville | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Louisville | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $254 |
Diversity |
Louisville | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Louisville | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,315 students)
Louisville vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or West Liberty University?
- University of Louisville is 41.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Louisville than West Liberty University ($28,670.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Louisville ($13,788 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,020 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 109.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($12,216 vs. $5,824)
Louisville vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 175 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Louisville vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than West Liberty University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $7,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,900)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $4,961 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $24,617)
- Louisville graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($203 vs. $254)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/