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Overview |
KY State | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
KY State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
KY State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $254 |
Diversity |
KY State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 12% |
Students |
KY State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 37% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 11% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at West Liberty University than Kentucky State University ($17,100.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than West Liberty University ($11,473 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 24.1% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,076 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 41.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,257 vs. $5,824)
KY State vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State 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 KY State .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 53 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
KY State vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Kentucky State University (46% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $6,900 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $31,000)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $4,383 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($24,617 vs. $29,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($254 vs. $299)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/