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Overview |
Marian | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Marian | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Marian | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Marian | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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
- Marian University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,315 students)
Marian vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or West Liberty University?
- Marian University is 331.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.9% higher at Marian than West Liberty University ($37,600.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Marian ($13,788 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 19.8% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,020 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 396.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($28,904 vs. $5,824)
Marian vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 42 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Marian vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than West Liberty University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,900 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/