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Overview |
West Liberty University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
West Liberty University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 43% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 951 students)
West Liberty University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 263.7% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than West Liberty University ($31,698.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($13,788 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 6.4% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,020 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 356.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($26,575 vs. $5,824)
West Liberty University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or West Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 31 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
West Liberty University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than West Liberty University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $8,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/