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Overview |
Cedarville University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $254 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Cedarville University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,315 students)
Cedarville University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or West Liberty University?
- Cedarville University is 295.8% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.7% higher at Cedarville University than West Liberty University ($34,498.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Cedarville University ($13,788 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 19.3% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,400 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 237.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($19,637 vs. $5,824)
Cedarville University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 185 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than West Liberty University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $8,000 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,617)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($232 vs. $254)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/