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Overview |
VSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
VSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,230 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 7,384 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $254 |
Diversity |
VSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
VSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 37% | ||
Campus |
VSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,315 students)
VSU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 57.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at West Liberty University than Virginia State University ($17,100.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than VSU ($13,788 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 15.2% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,020 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than West Liberty University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 97.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($11,498 vs. $5,824)
VSU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 127 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
VSU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Virginia State University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $1,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,700)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $4,883 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $29,500)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($254 vs. $305)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/