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Overview |
ETSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
ETSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ETSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $254 |
Diversity |
ETSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
ETSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 37% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,315 students)
ETSU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at West Liberty University than East Tennessee State University ($17,100.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than ETSU ($13,788 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 4.2% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,613 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 50.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,739 vs. $5,824)
ETSU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU 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 ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 84 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
ETSU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than East Tennessee State University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,900)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,617)
- ETSU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($211 vs. $254)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/