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Overview |
Eastern | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Eastern | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $254 |
Diversity |
Eastern | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Eastern | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,315 students)
Eastern vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or West Liberty University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Eastern than West Liberty University ($19,922.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than West Liberty University ($10,806 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 3.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,020 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than West Liberty University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 81.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,583 vs. $5,824)
Eastern vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 44 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Eastern 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 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates of Eastern Kentucky University and West Liberty University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $922 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,617)
- Eastern graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($245 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern 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/