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Overview |
Temple | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 85% |
Admission |
Temple | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Temple | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $254 |
Diversity |
Temple | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Temple | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Temple | 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
- Temple University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,315 students)
Temple vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or West Liberty University?
- Temple University is 131.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at Temple than West Liberty University ($34,684.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Temple ($13,788 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 56.2% lower than costs at Temple University ($10,020 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than West Liberty University (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 98.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($11,575 vs. $5,824)
Temple vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple 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 Temple .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Temple vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple 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 Temple.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than West Liberty University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $18,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/