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Overview |
UM Western | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,658 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,406 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,588 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,584 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,117 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
UM Western | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 536 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.3%Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.6%Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UM Western | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $254 |
Diversity |
UM Western | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
UM Western | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,424 students)
UM Western vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 87.1% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at West Liberty University than The University of Montana Western ($17,100.00 vs. $16,406.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana Western than West Liberty University ($11,584 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 16.7% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,588 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana Western than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Montana Western students is 39.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,117 vs. $5,824)
UM Western vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western 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 UM Western .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UM Western (3.2)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than UM Western (36.3%)
UM Western vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western 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 UM Western.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than The University of Montana Western (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $3,800 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,100)
- The University of Montana Western students graduate with a $3,688 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($20,929 vs. $24,617)
- UM Western graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($216 vs. $254)
- More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/