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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Mason PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill University of Phoenix-Philadelphia Campus Cedarville University Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania| Lock Haven University | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 85% |
Admission |
LHU | 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 | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
LHU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
LHU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
LHU | 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 2,315 students)
LHU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 13% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at LHU than West Liberty University ($17,290.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 3.3% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($10,020 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Lock Haven University (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($5,824 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU 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 LHU .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 36 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is the same as at West Liberty University (46% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $4,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/