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Overview |
Hood | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Hood | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Hood | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Hood | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Hood | 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or West Liberty University?
- Hood College is 402.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.1% higher at Hood than West Liberty University ($43,800.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Hood ($13,788 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 35.7% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,020 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 484.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($34,047 vs. $5,824)
Hood vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood 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 Hood .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Hood vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than West Liberty University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $9,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/