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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University Virginia Tech| Averett University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,016 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,091 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,274 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
AU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,588 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1191 | 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 | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
AU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
AU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 79% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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 AU based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 1,378 students)
AU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Liberty University?
- Averett University is 86.6% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at AU than Liberty University ($38,400.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Liberty University ($24,091 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 0.8% lower than costs at Averett University ($12,919 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Liberty University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 126.8% larger than aid received Liberty University ($27,274 vs. $12,023)
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 Liberty University (1070) is 157 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at AU (3.07)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than AU (47.8%)
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 Liberty University is higher than Averett University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/