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Overview |
BBC | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
BBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $254 |
Diversity |
BBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
BBC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 37% | ||
Campus |
BBC | 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or West Liberty University?
- Clarks Summit University is 240.8% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at BBC than West Liberty University ($29,700.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than BBC ($13,788 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 37.3% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($7,300 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 239.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($19,782 vs. $5,824)
BBC vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC 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 BBC .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at BBC (3.31)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Clarks Summit University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $4,100 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $6,929 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $24,617)
- BBC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($182 vs. $254)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/