Touro University vs. West Liberty University

Comparable Facts

Compare Touro University in New York, NY with West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Touro University is larger than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (11,937 students vs. 2,299 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Touro University is located in New York, NY (Large City setting); West Liberty University is in West Liberty, WV (Rural Fringe setting).
• Touro University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. West Liberty University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Touro University 10:1; West Liberty University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 22.1% lower than at Touro University ($12,728 vs. $16,335).
• Out-of-state tuition is 28.7% higher at Touro University than at West Liberty University (about $5,008 more per year; $22,450 vs. $17,442).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at West Liberty University than at Touro University (87% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Touro University students is 39.6% larger than aid received by West Liberty University students ($10,121 vs. $7,248).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 7 points higher at Touro University than at West Liberty University (28 vs. 21, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Touro University and West Liberty University.
• Enrolled first-year students at West Liberty University average a 3.53 high school GPA, 0.36 higher than at Touro University (3.17).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 43.5% at Touro University vs. 31.5% at West Liberty University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Touro University graduates have a $12,117 lower median loan debt than West Liberty University graduates ($12,500 vs. $24,617).
• Among borrowers, Touro University graduates have an estimated $125 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than West Liberty University graduates ($129 vs. $254).
• More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro University students, three years after graduation (49% vs. 48%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.