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Overview |
Bluefield State College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Bluefield, WV | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,306 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #986 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluefieldstate.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluefield State College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,030 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,759 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,160 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Bluefield State College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 790 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluefield State College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $254 |
Diversity |
Bluefield State College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Bluefield State College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bluefield State College | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,306 students)
Bluefield State College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluefield State College or West Liberty University?
- Bluefield State College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at West Liberty University than Bluefield State College ($17,100.00 vs. $16,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than West Liberty University ($11,759 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 1.8% lower than costs at Bluefield State College ($10,020 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield State College than West Liberty University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State College students is 74.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,160 vs. $5,824)
Bluefield State College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluefield State College 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 Bluefield State College .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 50 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bluefield State College (3.41)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Bluefield State College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluefield State College 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 Bluefield State College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Bluefield State College (46% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $5,617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,617)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($196 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/