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Overview |
Muskingum | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Muskingum | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
Muskingum | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or West Liberty University?
- Muskingum University is 243% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Muskingum than West Liberty University ($29,900.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Muskingum ($13,788 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 24.8% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($10,020 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than West Liberty University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 312.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($24,048 vs. $5,824)
Muskingum vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum 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 Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Muskingum University (984) is the same at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Muskingum students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Muskingum vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than West Liberty University (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $2,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/