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Overview |
Staten Island | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Staten Island | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $254 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Staten Island | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 2,315 students)
Staten Island vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at West Liberty University than CUNY College of Staten Island ($17,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than West Liberty University ($7,217 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 100.1% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($10,020 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 38.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,061 vs. $5,824)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island 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 Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island 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 Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than West Liberty University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $7,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $37,900)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $10,630 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $24,617)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($144 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/