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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU Mason BSU| Northern Kentucky University | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
NKU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 890/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $254 |
Diversity |
NKU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
NKU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 37% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 2,348 students)
NKU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or West Liberty University?
- Northern Kentucky University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at NKU than West Liberty University ($21,096.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than West Liberty University ($8,151 vs. $14,203)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 9% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,694 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than West Liberty University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 75.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($11,492 vs. $6,547)
NKU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU 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 NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 84 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than 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 NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than West Liberty University (72.1%)
NKU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $1,800 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $333 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $24,950)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($254 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/