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Overview |
Urbana University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Urbana, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 587 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | urbana.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Urbana University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,700 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,700 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,998 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 85% |
Admission |
Urbana University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Urbana University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Urbana University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $254 |
Diversity |
Urbana University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 12% |
Students |
Urbana University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Urbana University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Urbana University based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 587 students)
Urbana University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Urbana University or West Liberty University?
- Urbana University is 171.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($23,700.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Urbana University than West Liberty University ($23,700.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Urbana University are 0.2% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,998 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Urbana University (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is ?% larger than aid received Urbana University ($5,824 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Urbana University 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 Urbana University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 19 points higher than at Urbana University (965)
- Incoming Urbana University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Urbana University (3.14)
Urbana University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Urbana University 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 Urbana University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Urbana University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Urbana University earn on average $1,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,883 lower median federal student loan debt than Urbana University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,500)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Urbana University graduates. ($254 vs. $274)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Urbana University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/