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Overview |
Concord University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Athens, WV | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,748 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concord.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concord University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,540 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,780 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,090 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,464 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,120 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Concord University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,730 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,581 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | 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 |
Concord University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concord University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $254 |
Diversity |
Concord University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Concord University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Concord University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,748 students)
Concord University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concord University or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Concord University than West Liberty University ($18,780.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than West Liberty University ($8,464 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 0.7% lower than costs at Concord University ($10,020 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 90.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($11,120 vs. $5,824)
Concord University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concord 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 Concord University .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 10 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Concord University 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 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Concord University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concord 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 Concord University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Concord University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,617)
- Concord University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($201 vs. $254)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/