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Overview |
West Liberty University | Purdue | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 48% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
West Liberty University | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $222 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
West Liberty University | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 44% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 2,315 students)
West Liberty University vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 11.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at Purdue than West Liberty University ($28,520.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than West Liberty University ($12,576 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 0.1% lower than costs at Purdue University Main Campus ($10,020 vs. $10,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Purdue University Main Campus (85% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Main Campus students is 53.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,950 vs. $5,824)
West Liberty University vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or West Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 247 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Purdue (52.7%)
West Liberty University vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or Purdue? 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 Purdue and West Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than West Liberty University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $23,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $37,900)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,617)
- Purdue graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($222 vs. $254)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/