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Overview |
West Liberty University | Penn College | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 69% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
West Liberty University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $222 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
West Liberty University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 12% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,315 students)
West Liberty University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 77.3% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Penn College than West Liberty University ($23,190.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Penn College ($13,788 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 21.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,020 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (85% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 24.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($7,254 vs. $5,824)
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or West Liberty University .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn College (3.05)
West Liberty University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and West Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $6,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,900)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,617)
- Penn College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($222 vs. $254)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/