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Overview |
Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 85% |
Admission |
Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $254 |
Diversity |
Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | 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
- University of Michigan is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 2,315 students)
Michigan vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or West Liberty University?
- University of Michigan is 88.2% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.6% higher at Michigan than West Liberty University ($55,002.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Michigan ($13,788 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 31.4% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($10,020 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than University of Michigan (85% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 159.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($15,121 vs. $5,824)
Michigan vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan 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 Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 400 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than West Liberty University (90% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $36,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $37,900)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $4,514 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($20,103 vs. $24,617)
- Michigan graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($207 vs. $254)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/