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Overview |
West Liberty University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,348 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,203 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,547 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 63% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,077 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 61.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1125 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
West Liberty University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | N/A |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
West Liberty University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 26% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (2,348 students vs. 389 students)
West Liberty University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 83.7% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at West Liberty University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($17,100.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($14,203 vs. $19,083)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 31.4% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,136 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Simmons College of Kentucky (82% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 1.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($6,641 vs. $6,547)
West Liberty University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or West Liberty University .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than West Liberty University (72.1%)
West Liberty University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and West Liberty University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/