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Overview |
Blue Ash | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Blue Ash, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,569 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blue Ash | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,054 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,852 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,474 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,628 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 85% |
Admission |
Blue Ash | 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 | 2.91 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Blue Ash | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blue Ash | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $254 |
Diversity |
Blue Ash | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Blue Ash | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Blue Ash | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- UC Blue Ash College is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (6,569 students vs. 2,315 students)
Blue Ash vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blue Ash or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 44% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at West Liberty University than UC Blue Ash College ($17,100.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than West Liberty University ($12,474 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 28.3% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($10,020 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than UC Blue Ash College (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 3.5% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($5,824 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Blue Ash vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $7,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $37,900)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $1,617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,617)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($237 vs. $254)
- More Blue Ash graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/