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Overview |
TSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,632 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,677 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,664 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,826 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,085 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
TSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,582 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 8,307 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
TSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $254 |
Diversity |
TSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
TSU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
TSU | 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
- Texas Southern University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 2,315 students)
TSU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at TSU than West Liberty University ($19,677.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than West Liberty University ($11,826 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 3.7% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,664 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 107.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($12,085 vs. $5,824)
TSU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TSU 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 TSU .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 167 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
TSU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU 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 TSU.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Texas Southern University (46% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $1,700 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,200)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $4,741 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $29,358)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($254 vs. $303)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/