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Overview |
USAO | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
USAO | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
USAO | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $254 |
Diversity |
USAO | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
USAO | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 37% | ||
Campus |
USAO | 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at USAO than West Liberty University ($17,820.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than West Liberty University ($8,390 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 43.1% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($7,000 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than West Liberty University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 109.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($12,201 vs. $5,824)
USAO vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO 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 USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 15 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming USAO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at USAO (3.43)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO 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 USAO.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $1,800 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/