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Overview |
UMBC | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
UMBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $254 |
Diversity |
UMBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
UMBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,315 students)
UMBC vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or West Liberty University?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 3.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,056.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at UMBC than West Liberty University ($25,820.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than UMBC ($13,788 vs. $17,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 33.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($10,020 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than West Liberty University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 52.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,889 vs. $5,824)
UMBC vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC 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 UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 225 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
UMBC vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than West Liberty University (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $21,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $37,900)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,420 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($21,197 vs. $24,617)
- UMBC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($219 vs. $254)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/