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Overview |
UMES | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
UMES | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
UMES | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
UMES | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UMES | 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 of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 2,315 students)
UMES vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 54.6% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at West Liberty University than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($17,100.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than West Liberty University ($12,020 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($10,020 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 118.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($12,705 vs. $5,824)
UMES vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES 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 UMES .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 150 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
UMES vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES 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 UMES.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $2,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/