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Overview |
AU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
AU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $249 |
Diversity |
AU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
AU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 76% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- Liberty University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 4,121 students)
AU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Liberty University?
- Anderson University is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at AU than Liberty University ($30,860.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Liberty University ($21,633 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 10% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,230 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 95.7% larger than aid received Liberty University ($24,409 vs. $12,471)
AU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 8 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming AU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Liberty University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $1,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,500)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,696 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,862)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($249 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/