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Overview |
West Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 50% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 |
West Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $191 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
West Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 2% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,775 students)
West Liberty University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 248.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at LGCNHS than West Liberty University ($30,408.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than LGCNHS ($13,788 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 9.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,020 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (85% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students is 5.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($6,133 vs. $5,824)
West Liberty University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or West Liberty University .
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
West Liberty University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and West Liberty University.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $13,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $37,900)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $24,617)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($191 vs. $254)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/