West Liberty University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

West Liberty University is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• West Liberty University is located in West Liberty, WV (Rural Fringe setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• West Liberty University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: West Liberty University 12:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 16.2% lower than at West Liberty University ($10,664 vs. $12,728).
• Out-of-state tuition is 6.4% higher at West Liberty University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (about $1,044 more per year; $17,442 vs. $16,398).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at West Liberty University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (87% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 36.2% larger than aid received by West Liberty University students ($9,873 vs. $7,248).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at West Liberty University, open admission at Simmons College of Kentucky.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 31.5% at West Liberty University vs. 81.5% at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.