West Liberty University vs. University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

Comparable Facts

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

West Liberty University is larger than University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 1,241 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• West Liberty University is located in West Liberty, WV (Rural Fringe setting); University of the Potomac Washington DC Campus is in Washington, DC (Large City setting).
• West Liberty University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of the Potomac Washington DC Campus is a private, for-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: West Liberty University 12:1; University of the Potomac Washington DC Campus 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Potomac Washington DC Campus are 10.7% lower than at West Liberty University ($11,360 vs. $12,728).
• Out-of-state tuition is 161.9% higher at West Liberty University than at University of the Potomac Washington DC Campus (about $10,782 more per year; $17,442 vs. $6,660).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at West Liberty University than at University of the Potomac Washington DC Campus (87% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at West Liberty University, open admission at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, West Liberty University graduates have a $5,883 lower median loan debt than University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus graduates ($24,617 vs. $30,500).
• Among borrowers, West Liberty University graduates have an estimated $61 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus graduates ($254 vs. $315).
• More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus students, three years after graduation (49% vs. 26%).

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