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Overview |
West Liberty University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 71% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | 20/25 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
West Liberty University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $263 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
West Liberty University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 36% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 Stout is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 2,315 students)
West Liberty University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or UW-Stout?
- West Liberty University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at West Liberty University than University of Wisconsin Stout ($17,100.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than UW-Stout ($13,788 vs. $15,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 19.3% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,398 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than University of Wisconsin Stout (85% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 23% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($5,824 vs. $4,736)
West Liberty University vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or West Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 46 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
West Liberty University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or UW-Stout? 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-Stout and West Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than West Liberty University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $9,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $883 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,500)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($254 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/