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Overview |
Purdue North Central | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 85% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $254 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 37% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | 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
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,315 students)
Purdue North Central vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at West Liberty University than Purdue University North Central Campus ($17,100.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than West Liberty University ($7,832 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 35.8% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($7,380 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Purdue University North Central Campus (85% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University North Central Campus students is 23.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($7,168 vs. $5,824)
Purdue North Central vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 41 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (46% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $219 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($24,617 vs. $24,836)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($254 vs. $256)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/