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Overview |
Penn State Harrisburg | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Middletown, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,572 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Harrisburg | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,096 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,882 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 85% |
Admission |
Penn State Harrisburg | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,925 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 9,483 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 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 Harrisburg | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Harrisburg | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 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 Harrisburg | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Penn State Harrisburg | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Harrisburg | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,315 students)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Harrisburg or West Liberty University?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 76.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than West Liberty University ($25,854.00 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 Harrisburg ($13,788 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 49.5% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($10,020 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Penn State Harrisburg (85% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 52.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,882 vs. $5,824)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 59 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than West Liberty University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,818)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($254 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/