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Overview |
West Liberty University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westliberty.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Liberty University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,716 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,100 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,020 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,788 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,824 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
West Liberty University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,706 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Liberty University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Liberty University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,617 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $248 |
Diversity |
West Liberty University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
West Liberty University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 9% | ||
Campus |
West Liberty University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,481 students)
West Liberty University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Liberty University or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Liberty University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at West Virginia University Tech than West Liberty University ($19,584.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than West Liberty University ($9,529 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 16.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,020 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 51.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,830 vs. $5,824)
West Liberty University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Liberty University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or West Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 2 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
West Liberty University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Liberty University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and West Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (46% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $12,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,900)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $616 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,617)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($248 vs. $254)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/