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Overview |
Pitt | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 85% |
Admission |
Pitt | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 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 |
Pitt | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $254 |
Diversity |
Pitt | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Pitt | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 2,315 students)
Pitt vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or West Liberty University?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 126.7% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.5% higher at Pitt than West Liberty University ($36,000.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Pitt ($13,788 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 23.4% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($10,020 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus as West Liberty University (85% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 87.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,919 vs. $5,824)
Pitt vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt 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 Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 288 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt 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 Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than West Liberty University (79% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $20,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,292 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,909)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($254 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/