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Overview |
LRC | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 85% |
Admission |
LRC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LRC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $254 |
Diversity |
LRC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
LRC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 37% | ||
Campus |
LRC | 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 2,068 students)
LRC vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or West Liberty University?
- La Roche College is 259.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at LRC than West Liberty University ($31,334.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than LRC ($13,788 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 28.6% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,020 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than West Liberty University (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 259.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($20,948 vs. $5,824)
LRC vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC 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 LRC .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 45 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
LRC vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than West Liberty University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $6,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,383 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/