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Overview |
West Liberty University | Parkside | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 67% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $237 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
West Liberty University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 12% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | Parkside | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 2,315 students)
West Liberty University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or Parkside?
- West Liberty University is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at West Liberty University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,100.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than West Liberty University ($8,510 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 25.8% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($7,966 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (85% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 21.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($7,098 vs. $5,824)
West Liberty University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or West Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 14 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Parkside (72.8%)
West Liberty University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and West Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $3,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,900)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $1,652 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $24,617)
- Parkside graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($237 vs. $254)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/