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Overview |
Peirce College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 856 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peirce.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peirce College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,400 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,400 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,376 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,621 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,639 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Peirce College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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 |
Peirce College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peirce College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,125 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $373 | $254 |
Diversity |
Peirce College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 69% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Peirce College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Peirce College | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 856 students)
Peirce College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peirce College or West Liberty University?
- Peirce College is 65.2% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($14,400.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at West Liberty University than Peirce College ($17,100.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than West Liberty University ($9,621 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 57.2% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($6,376 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Peirce College students is 48.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,639 vs. $5,824)
Which college is harder to get into, Peirce College 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 Peirce College .
Peirce College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peirce College 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 Peirce College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Peirce College (46% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $13,900 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $11,508 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $36,125)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($254 vs. $373)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/