- Both West Liberty University and Marshall University are public.
- Both schools are located in West Virginia.
- Marshall University has more expensive tuition of $20,294 than West Liberty University ($17,116).
- West Liberty University has tighter acceptance rate of 71.76% than Marshall University (90.19%).
- Marshall University is larger with 10,691 students than West Liberty University (2,315 students).
| West Liberty University View More Rivals | Marshall University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #1 in West Virginia | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| West Liberty, WV | Location | Huntington, WV |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,732 West Virginia residents $17,116 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,942 West Virginia residents $20,294 out-of-state |
| $11,880 West Virginia residents $14,220 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,160 West Virginia residents $22,024 out-of-state |
| $9,899 | Financial Aid | $10,023 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| 71.76% | Acceptance Rate | 90.19% |
| 37.67% | Yield | 39.73% |
| 995 SAT, 7 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,315 | Total Students | 10,691 |
| 1,919 | Undergraduate | 7,952 |
| 396 | Graduate | 2,739 |
| 231 | Online Enrollment | 1,990 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $39,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,291) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,042) $5,832 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $4,504 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 148 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 820 Full-time 229 Part-time |
| 306 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,721 Full-time 242 Part-time |
| $59,266 for Faculties $37,865 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,914 for Faculties $53,275 Part-time |