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Overview |
Laurel University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Laurel University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 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 | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $254 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Laurel University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 37% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or West Liberty University?
- Laurel University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at West Liberty University than Laurel University ($17,100.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Laurel University ($13,788 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 8% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,280 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Laurel University students is 6.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($6,212 vs. $5,824)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel 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 Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 90 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Laurel University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel 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 Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than West Liberty University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $1,000 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $3,352 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,969)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($254 vs. $289)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/