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Overview |
West Liberty University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | #711 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 84% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | 20/26 | ||
| 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 | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $250 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
West Liberty University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 23% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Platteville is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 2,315 students)
West Liberty University vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or UW-Platteville?
- West Liberty University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at West Liberty University than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($17,100.00 vs. $15,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than UW-Platteville ($13,788 vs. $15,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 24.1% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,072 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than University of Wisconsin Platteville (85% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 19.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($5,824 vs. $4,866)
West Liberty University vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or West Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 106 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming UW-Platteville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UW-Platteville (3.39)
- UW-Platteville has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
West Liberty University vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or UW-Platteville? 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 UW-Platteville and West Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Platteville is higher than West Liberty University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $11,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,900)
- University of Wisconsin Platteville students graduate with a $362 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,255 vs. $24,617)
- UW-Platteville graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($250 vs. $254)
- More UW-Platteville 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/