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Overview |
Valley City State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Valley City, ND | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,658 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #689 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vcsu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valley City State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,619 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,583 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,957 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,164 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,525 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Valley City State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 429 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 358 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1110 | 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 |
Valley City State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valley City State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,330 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $254 |
Diversity |
Valley City State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Valley City State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Valley City State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Valley City State University based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,658 students)
Valley City State University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valley City State University or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Valley City State University for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,619.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at West Liberty University than Valley City State University ($17,100.00 vs. $11,583.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valley City State University than West Liberty University ($12,164 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valley City State University are 44% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($6,957 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valley City State University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valley City State University students is 29.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($7,525 vs. $5,824)
Valley City State University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valley City State University 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 Valley City State University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 23 points higher than at Valley City State University (961)
- Incoming Valley City State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Valley City State University (3.31)
- Valley City State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Valley City State University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valley City State University 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 Valley City State University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Valley City State University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Valley City State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- Valley City State University students graduate with a $3,287 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($21,330 vs. $24,617)
- Valley City State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($220 vs. $254)
- More Valley City State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/