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Overview |
Alcorn State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $254 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 2,315 students)
Alcorn State University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.3% higher at West Liberty University than Alcorn State University ($17,100.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Alcorn State University ($13,788 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 2.3% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($10,020 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 78.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,386 vs. $5,824)
Alcorn State University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 113 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or West Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Alcorn State University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,600)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $3,633 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $28,250)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($254 vs. $292)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/