University of Charleston vs. West Liberty University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mountain East Conference

  • University of Charleston is a private school while West Liberty University is a public school.
  • Both schools are located in West Virginia.
  • University of Charleston has more expensive tuition of $32,842 than West Liberty University ($17,116).
  • University of Charleston has tighter acceptance rate of 64.49% than West Liberty University (71.76%).
  • University of Charleston is larger with 3,059 students than West Liberty University (2,315 students).
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#8 in West Virginia
Rankings
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Charleston, WVLocationWest Liberty, WV
Known as
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesAssociate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$32,842Undergraduate$8,732 West Virginia residents
$17,116 out-of-state
$17,100Graduate$11,880 West Virginia residents
$14,220 out-of-state
$17,473Financial Aid$9,899
Admission
$25 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee
64.49%Acceptance Rate71.76%
19.43%Yield37.67%
Test Scores995 SAT, 7 ACT
Student Population
3,059Total Students2,315
2,365Undergraduate1,919
694Graduate396
1,734Online Enrollment231
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
41%Graduation Rate61%
32%Transfer-out Rate
71%Retention Rate71%
$46,800Average Earning after Graduation$39,500
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 756)
$5,600 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,291)
✔ (19 meals per week)
$4,600 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
112 Full-time
114 Part-time
Number of Faculties148 Full-time
110 Part-time
326 Full-time
134 Part-time
Number of Staffs306 Full-time
110 Part-time
$59,595 for Faculties
$48,135 Part-time
Average Salary$59,266 for Faculties
$37,865 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023