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Overview |
AQ | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
AQ | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 |
AQ | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $254 |
Diversity |
AQ | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
AQ | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
AQ | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,265 students)
AQ vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or West Liberty University?
- Aquinas College is 318.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at AQ than West Liberty University ($36,480.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than AQ ($13,788 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 5.5% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,020 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 416% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($30,049 vs. $5,824)
AQ vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ 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 AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 106 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming AQ 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 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at AQ (3.52)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
AQ vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than West Liberty University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $2,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,383 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/