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Overview |
AU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,016 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,091 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,274 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
AU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 1,588 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1191 | 890/1125 | ||
| 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 |
AU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
AU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
AU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 37% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (2,348 students vs. 1,378 students)
AU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or West Liberty University?
- Averett University is 340.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.6% higher at AU than West Liberty University ($38,400.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than AU ($14,203 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 21.7% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,694 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 316.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($27,274 vs. $6,547)
AU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 71 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at AU (3.07)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than AU (47.8%)
AU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Averett University (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $10,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/