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Overview |
ASU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 98% |
Admission |
ASU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $249 |
Diversity |
ASU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
ASU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 76% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 20,436 students)
ASU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 403.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Liberty University than Appalachian State University ($21,374.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Liberty University ($13,084 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 6.6% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,582 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Appalachian State University (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 67.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($12,471 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 87 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Liberty University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,100)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $3,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,166)
- ASU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($211 vs. $249)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/