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Overview |
Drexel | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Drexel | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Drexel | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $254 |
Diversity |
Drexel | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Drexel | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 2,315 students)
Drexel vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or West Liberty University?
- Drexel University is 549.3% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231% higher at Drexel than West Liberty University ($56,595.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Drexel ($13,788 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 69.5% lower than costs at Drexel University ($10,020 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 481.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($33,861 vs. $5,824)
Drexel vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 230 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Drexel vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than West Liberty University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $39,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,243)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($254 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/