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Overview |
IU South Bend | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 82% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 890/1125 | ||
| 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 |
IU South Bend | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $254 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
IU South Bend | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 37% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 2,348 students)
IU South Bend vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at IU South Bend than West Liberty University ($21,356.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than West Liberty University ($8,090 vs. $14,203)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 4.9% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($10,694 vs. $11,216)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Indiana University South Bend (82% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is 24.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,152 vs. $6,547)
IU South Bend vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 29 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than West Liberty University (72.1%)
IU South Bend vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (46% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $800 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $87 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $24,617)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($253 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/