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Overview |
Centra College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 227 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centrahealth.com | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centra College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,240 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,406 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,418 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,495 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Centra College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Centra College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centra College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,042 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $254 |
Diversity |
Centra College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Centra College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Centra College | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 227 students)
Centra College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centra College or West Liberty University?
- Centra College is 6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at West Liberty University than Centra College ($17,100.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Centra College ($13,788 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 6.5% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,406 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centra College students is 11.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($6,495 vs. $5,824)
Centra College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centra 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 Centra College .
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Centra College (40%)
Centra College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centra 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 Centra College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $6,900 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,900)
- Centra College students graduate with a $12,575 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $24,617)
- Centra College graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($124 vs. $254)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/