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Overview |
RU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
RU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 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 |
RU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $254 |
Diversity |
RU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
RU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 37% | ||
Campus |
RU | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,315 students)
RU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at RU than West Liberty University ($20,246.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than RU ($13,788 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 5.5% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,020 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than West Liberty University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 67.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,733 vs. $5,824)
RU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU 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 RU .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
RU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU 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 RU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than West Liberty University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $9,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,900)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,617)
- RU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($237 vs. $254)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/