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Overview |
Washington College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Washington College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $254 |
Diversity |
Washington College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Washington College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or West Liberty University?
- Washington College is 480.8% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.1% higher at Washington College than West Liberty University ($50,626.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Washington College ($13,788 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 38.1% lower than costs at Washington College ($10,020 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than West Liberty University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 512.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($35,683 vs. $5,824)
Washington College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College 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 Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Washington College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than West Liberty University (75% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $12,900 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $37,900)
- Washington College students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,617)
- Washington College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($250 vs. $254)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/