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Overview |
Tusculum College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Greeneville, TN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,303 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tusculum.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tusculum College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,558 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,558 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,042 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,414 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,630 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Tusculum College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,369 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,110 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Tusculum College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tusculum College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Tusculum College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Tusculum College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Tusculum College | 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,303 students)
Tusculum College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tusculum College or West Liberty University?
- Tusculum College is 204.7% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at Tusculum College than West Liberty University ($26,558.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Tusculum College ($13,788 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 0.2% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($10,020 vs. $10,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 288.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($22,630 vs. $5,824)
Tusculum College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tusculum 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 Tusculum College .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 24 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Tusculum College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Tusculum College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tusculum 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 Tusculum College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Tusculum College (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $4,000 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/