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Overview |
West Liberty University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 |
West Liberty University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $278 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
West Liberty University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 66% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,140 students)
West Liberty University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 334.8% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than West Liberty University ($37,896.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($13,788 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 48.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($10,020 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 381.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($28,061 vs. $5,824)
West Liberty University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or West Liberty University .
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
West Liberty University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and West Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than West Liberty University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $2,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,283 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,900)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($254 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/