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Overview |
West Liberty University | Milligan | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
West Liberty University | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $263 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
West Liberty University | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 47% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,105 students)
West Liberty University vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 312.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at Milligan than West Liberty University ($35,950.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Milligan ($13,788 vs. $19,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 29.3% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($7,750 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 392.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($28,701 vs. $5,824)
West Liberty University vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or West Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 144 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Milligan (66.7%)
West Liberty University vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or Milligan? 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 Milligan and West Liberty University.
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $883 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,500)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($254 vs. $263)
- More Milligan 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/