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Overview |
West Liberty University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 72% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
West Liberty University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $156 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
West Liberty University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 1% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 2,315 students)
West Liberty University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or CSU Channel Islands?
- West Liberty University is 51.8% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at CSU Channel Islands than West Liberty University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than West Liberty University ($13,540 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 62.7% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,020 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than California State University Channel Islands (85% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 61.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,412 vs. $5,824)
West Liberty University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or West Liberty University .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
West Liberty University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and West Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than West Liberty University (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $8,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,900)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $9,434 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $24,617)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($156 vs. $254)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/