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Overview |
Vermont Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Randolph Center, VT | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,414 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vtc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vermont Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,712 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,128 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,426 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,660 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Vermont Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 930 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 463 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.8% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Vermont Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vermont Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,050 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $254 |
Diversity |
Vermont Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Vermont Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Vermont Tech | 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,414 students)
Vermont Tech vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vermont Tech or West Liberty University?
- Vermont Technical College is 68.8% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($14,712.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Vermont Tech than West Liberty University ($28,128.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Vermont Tech ($13,788 vs. $19,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 23.8% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($10,020 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 65.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,660 vs. $5,824)
Vermont Tech vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vermont Tech 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 Vermont Tech .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
Vermont Tech vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vermont Tech 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 Vermont Tech.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Vermont Technical College (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $6,900 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,900)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $8,567 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($16,050 vs. $24,617)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($165 vs. $254)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/