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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,345 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,936 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,936 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,794 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,111 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,177 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,417 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 1,884 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 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 |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $254 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 12% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,348 students vs. 1,345 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or West Liberty University?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 300.8% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,936.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than West Liberty University ($34,936.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($14,203 vs. $19,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 19.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,694 vs. $12,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than West Liberty University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 345.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($29,177 vs. $6,547)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 106 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than West Liberty University (72.1%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (46% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $5,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,900)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,899 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $24,617)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($234 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/