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Overview |
Shawnee State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 85% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | 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 | 3.3 | 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 |
Shawnee State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $254 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 2,315 students)
Shawnee State University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or West Liberty University?
- Shawnee State University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at West Liberty University than Shawnee State University ($17,100.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than West Liberty University ($13,313 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 15.6% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($10,020 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shawnee State University than West Liberty University (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shawnee State University students is 32.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($7,718 vs. $5,824)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Shawnee State University (46% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $905 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $24,617)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($245 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/