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Overview |
PSC | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 85% |
Admission |
PSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $254 |
Diversity |
PSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
PSC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
PSC | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 2,315 students)
PSC vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 251% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at West Liberty University than Polk State College ($17,100.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than West Liberty University ($9,588 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 20.2% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,339 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Polk State College (85% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 83.8% larger than aid received Polk State College ($5,824 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
PSC vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $3,900 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $15,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($9,500 vs. $24,617)
- PSC graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($98 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/