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Overview |
Tennessee State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | 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 | 3.22 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Tennessee State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $254 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 2,315 students)
Tennessee State University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Tennessee State University than West Liberty University ($20,484.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than West Liberty University ($11,986 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 17.3% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,542 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than West Liberty University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 197.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($17,315 vs. $5,824)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University 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 Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Tennessee State University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University 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 Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Tennessee State University (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $3,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $28,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($254 vs. $289)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/