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Overview |
SAU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
SAU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 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 |
SAU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $254 |
Diversity |
SAU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
SAU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 2,315 students)
SAU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or West Liberty University?
- Spring Arbor University is 255.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at SAU than West Liberty University ($31,020.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than SAU ($13,788 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 6.3% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,020 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 255% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($20,677 vs. $5,824)
SAU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU 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 SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 89 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than West Liberty University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $4,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,900)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $574 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $24,617)
- SAU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($248 vs. $254)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/