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Overview |
BAC | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
BAC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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 |
BAC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
BAC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 12% |
Students |
BAC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 37% | ||
Campus |
BAC | 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or West Liberty University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 112.3% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at BAC than West Liberty University ($18,500.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than BAC ($13,788 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 16.3% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,020 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 59.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,266 vs. $5,824)
BAC vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC 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 BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 37 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
BAC vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $4,000 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/