Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Virginia Tech | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Virginia Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Blacksburg, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,170 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vt.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Virginia Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,104 | $8,716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,754 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,649 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 85% |
Admission |
Virginia Tech | West Liberty University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,321 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 25,825 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Virginia Tech | West Liberty University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Virginia Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,966 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $254 |
Diversity |
Virginia Tech | West Liberty University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Virginia Tech | West Liberty University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Tech | 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 2,315 students)
Virginia Tech vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Tech or West Liberty University?
- Virginia Tech is 38.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Virginia Tech than West Liberty University ($31,754.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Virginia Tech ($13,788 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 26.5% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($10,020 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Virginia Tech (85% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Tech students is 31.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($7,649 vs. $5,824)
Virginia Tech vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 226 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Virginia Tech vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than West Liberty University (82% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $27,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $37,900)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $651 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,966 vs. $24,617)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($247 vs. $254)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/