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Overview |
Rochester College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Rochester College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | 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 |
Rochester College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $254 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 12% |
Students |
Rochester College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or West Liberty University?
- Rochester College is 206.7% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($26,736.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Rochester College than West Liberty University ($26,736.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Rochester College ($13,788 vs. $18,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 6.1% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,440 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is 173% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($15,899 vs. $5,824)
Rochester College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester 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 Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 35 points higher than at Rochester College (949)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Rochester College (20)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Rochester College (71.4%)
Rochester College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Rochester College (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Rochester College earn on average $200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,900)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $214 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,403 vs. $24,617)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($252 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/