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Overview |
Tennessee | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,880 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,593 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 85% |
Admission |
Tennessee | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,290 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 24,826 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $254 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Tennessee | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 2,315 students)
Tennessee vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or West Liberty University?
- The University of Tennessee is 30% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Tennessee than West Liberty University ($29,522.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Tennessee ($13,788 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 21.3% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($10,020 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than West Liberty University (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 81.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,593 vs. $5,824)
Tennessee vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee 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 .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 230 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Tennessee vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee 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.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than West Liberty University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $18,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,900)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $4,617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,617)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($206 vs. $254)
- More Tennessee 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/