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Overview |
WCU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
WCU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
WCU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $249 |
Diversity |
WCU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
WCU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 76% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- Liberty University is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 17,275 students)
WCU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 177% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Liberty University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($21,374.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Liberty University ($22,973 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 15.2% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,350 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 129.1% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,471 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or WCU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 2 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming WCU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WCU (3.43)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than WCU (87.8%)
WCU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU or 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 Liberty University and WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Liberty University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $9,900 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,100)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,166)
- WCU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($242 vs. $249)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/