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Overview |
West Liberty University | Madison College | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 38% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
West Liberty University | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $134 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
West Liberty University | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 3% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 2,315 students)
West Liberty University vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or Madison College?
- West Liberty University is 102.5% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.7% higher at West Liberty University than Madison Area Technical College ($17,100.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than West Liberty University ($11,588 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 49.8% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($10,020 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Madison Area Technical College (85% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($5,824 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or West Liberty University .
West Liberty University vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or Madison College? 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 Madison College and West Liberty University.
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $200 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $11,617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($13,000 vs. $24,617)
- Madison College graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($134 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/