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Overview |
Penn State | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 85% |
Admission |
Penn State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $254 |
Diversity |
Penn State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Penn State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,315 students)
Penn State vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or West Liberty University?
- Penn State Main Campus is 110.7% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at Penn State than West Liberty University ($35,946.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Penn State ($13,788 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 27.2% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($10,020 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Penn State Main Campus (85% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 72.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,066 vs. $5,824)
Penn State vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State 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 Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 218 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than West Liberty University (87% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $17,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,201 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,818)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($254 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/