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Overview |
JCSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
JCSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $254 |
Diversity |
JCSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 12% |
Students |
JCSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 37% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or West Liberty University?
- Johnson C Smith University is 100.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at JCSU than West Liberty University ($17,474.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than JCSU ($13,788 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 41.1% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($7,100 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than West Liberty University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 121.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($12,911 vs. $5,824)
JCSU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 188 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 1.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $7,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $30,300)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $7,433 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $32,050)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($254 vs. $331)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/