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Overview |
VMI | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Lexington, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,512 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vmi.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
VMI | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,782 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,590 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,674 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,129 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 85% |
Admission |
VMI | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,192 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 847 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1300 | 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 |
VMI | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VMI | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
VMI | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 87% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
VMI | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 37% | ||
Campus |
VMI | 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,512 students)
VMI vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VMI or West Liberty University?
- Virginia Military Institute is 12.2% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at VMI than West Liberty University ($39,590.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than VMI ($13,788 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 6.5% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($10,020 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Virginia Military Institute (85% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 228.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($19,111 vs. $5,824)
VMI vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VMI 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 VMI .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 155 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming VMI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than VMI (71.1%)
VMI vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VMI 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 VMI.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than West Liberty University (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $24,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/