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Overview |
Maryland | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 85% |
Admission |
Maryland | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 |
Maryland | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $254 |
Diversity |
Maryland | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Maryland | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 College Park is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,315 students)
Maryland vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or West Liberty University?
- University of Maryland College Park is 11.2% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at Maryland than West Liberty University ($37,931.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Maryland ($13,788 vs. $16,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 45.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($10,020 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than University of Maryland College Park (85% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 92.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($11,232 vs. $5,824)
Maryland vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland 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 Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 331 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than West Liberty University (82% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $30,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $37,900)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,617)
- Maryland graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($201 vs. $254)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/