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Overview |
MCNY | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 663 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,334 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,481 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,565 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
MCNY | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 81 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 62 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1125 | |||
| 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 |
MCNY | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $254 |
Diversity |
MCNY | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 12% |
Students |
MCNY | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (2,348 students vs. 663 students)
MCNY vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or West Liberty University?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 121.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at MCNY than West Liberty University ($19,338.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than MCNY ($14,203 vs. $27,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 15.3% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($10,694 vs. $12,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than West Liberty University (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan College of New York students is 0.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($6,565 vs. $6,547)
MCNY vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY 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 MCNY .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 1.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- MCNY has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than West Liberty University (72.1%)
MCNY vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (46% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $2,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $9,883 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($24,617 vs. $34,500)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($254 vs. $356)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/