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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Wingate University Tennessee Campbell University| Belmont Abbey College | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BAC | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BAC | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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 |
BAC | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
BAC | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 31% |
Students |
BAC | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 76% | ||
Campus |
BAC | 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Liberty University than Belmont Abbey College ($21,374.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Liberty University ($23,522 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 5.9% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,658 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 34.6% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($12,471 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 49 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at BAC (3.32)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than BAC (97.2%)
BAC vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/