Trinity College vs. West Liberty University

Comparable Facts

Compare Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC with West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

West Liberty University is larger than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 1,948 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Trinity Washington University is located in Washington, DC (Large City setting); West Liberty University is in West Liberty, WV (Rural Fringe setting).
• Trinity Washington University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. West Liberty University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Trinity Washington University 9:1; West Liberty University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 4.3% lower than at West Liberty University ($12,180 vs. $12,728).
• Out-of-state tuition is 52.6% higher at Trinity College than at West Liberty University (about $9,168 more per year; $26,610 vs. $17,442).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Trinity Washington University than at West Liberty University (98% vs. 87%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 208.9% larger than aid received by West Liberty University students ($22,386 vs. $7,248).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Trinity College, test optional at West Liberty University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Trinity College Mar 1, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 20.2% at Trinity College vs. 31.5% at West Liberty University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, West Liberty University graduates have a $7,032 lower median loan debt than Trinity College graduates ($24,617 vs. $31,649).
• Among borrowers, West Liberty University graduates have an estimated $73 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Trinity College graduates ($254 vs. $327).
• More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation (49% vs. 33%).

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