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Overview |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Ironton, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,181 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,623 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 85% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | 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 | 3.37 | 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 |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $254 |
Diversity |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 2,006 students)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Southern Campus or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Southern Campus for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.1% higher at West Liberty University than Ohio University Southern Campus ($17,100.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than West Liberty University ($8,181 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 60.9% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($6,228 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Ohio University Southern Campus (85% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($5,824 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Southern Campus 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ohio University-Southern Campus (3.37)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Southern Campus 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (46% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Southern Campus earn on average $6,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,900)
- Ohio University Southern Campus students graduate with a $4,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,617)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($211 vs. $254)
- More Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/