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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 85% |
Admission |
TU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $254 |
Diversity |
TU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
TU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,315 students)
TU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at TU than West Liberty University ($23,240.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than TU ($13,788 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 36.1% lower than costs at Towson University ($10,020 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Towson University (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 96% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($11,415 vs. $5,824)
TU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 97 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
TU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than West Liberty University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $15,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $37,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $6,867 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,617)
- TU graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($183 vs. $254)
- More TU 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/