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Overview |
Gallaudet University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $254 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or West Liberty University?
- Gallaudet University is 89.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at West Liberty University than Gallaudet University ($17,100.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than West Liberty University ($13,787 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 47.7% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($10,020 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than West Liberty University (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 340.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($25,648 vs. $5,824)
Gallaudet University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 101 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Gallaudet University (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $8,076 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($16,541 vs. $24,617)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($171 vs. $254)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/