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Overview |
South College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,182 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southcollegetn.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
South College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,450 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,450 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,831 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,048 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 85% |
Admission |
South College | 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 | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
South College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,777 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $359 | $254 |
Diversity |
South College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 83% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
South College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 37% | ||
Campus |
South College | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South College is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (6,182 students vs. 2,315 students)
South College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South College or West Liberty University?
- South College is 88.7% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($16,450.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at West Liberty University than South College ($17,100.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than South College ($13,788 vs. $14,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 81.4% lower than costs at South College ($10,020 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than South College (85% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South College students is 124% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($13,048 vs. $5,824)
Which college is harder to get into, South 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 South College .
South College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South 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 South College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than South College (46% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $8,700 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $29,200)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $10,160 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $34,777)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($254 vs. $359)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/