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Overview |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Hamilton, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,268 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,525 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,580 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,955 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 85% |
Admission |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $254 |
Diversity |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 2,268 students)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami University-Hamilton or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Miami University-Hamilton than West Liberty University ($17,525.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than West Liberty University ($10,580 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 57.9% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($10,020 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Miami University Hamilton (85% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($5,824 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Miami University-Hamilton 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 Miami University-Hamilton .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami University-Hamilton 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 Miami University-Hamilton.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Miami University Hamilton (46% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $16,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $133 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($24,617 vs. $24,750)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($254 vs. $255)
- More Miami University-Hamilton 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/