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Overview |
UB | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 32,099 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,212 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,524 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,521 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 85% |
Admission |
UB | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,939 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 20,948 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1380 | 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 |
UB | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $254 |
Diversity |
UB | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
UB | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UB | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 2,315 students)
UB vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at UB than West Liberty University ($24,990.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than UB ($13,788 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 61.8% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($10,020 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than University at Buffalo (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University at Buffalo students is 46.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,521 vs. $5,824)
UB vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 189 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming UB students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than UB (67.7%)
UB vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than West Liberty University (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $20,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $37,900)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,617)
- UB graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($201 vs. $254)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/