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Overview |
Indiana Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $254 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 12% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 2,315 students)
Indiana Tech vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or West Liberty University?
- Indiana Institute of Technology is 233.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($29,064.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Indiana Tech than West Liberty University ($29,064.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Indiana Tech ($13,788 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 8.3% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($10,020 vs. $10,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 240.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($19,813 vs. $5,824)
Indiana Tech vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana 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 Indiana Tech .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 22 points higher than at Indiana Tech (962)
- Incoming Indiana Tech students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Indiana Tech vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana 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 Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (46% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $8,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,245 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,862)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($254 vs. $277)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/