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Overview |
Catholic University of America | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $254 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,315 students)
Catholic University of America vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or West Liberty University?
- Catholic University of America is 508.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.2% higher at Catholic University of America than West Liberty University ($53,040.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Catholic University of America ($13,788 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 66.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,020 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than West Liberty University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 491.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($34,449 vs. $5,824)
Catholic University of America vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Catholic University of America vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than West Liberty University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $20,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,489 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,106)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($254 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/