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Overview |
Cleveland State | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $254 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Cleveland State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,315 students)
Cleveland State vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or West Liberty University?
- Cleveland State University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Cleveland State than West Liberty University ($17,359.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Cleveland State ($13,788 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 41.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,020 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than West Liberty University (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 62% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,436 vs. $5,824)
Cleveland State vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 44 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Cleveland State 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 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Cleveland State vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Cleveland State University (46% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $37,900)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,617)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($222 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/