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Overview |
Capital University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Capital University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
Capital University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Liberty University?
- Capital University is 86.7% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Capital University than Liberty University ($39,900.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Liberty University ($24,439 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 0.3% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,308 vs. $12,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Capital University as Liberty University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 128.3% larger than aid received Liberty University ($28,469 vs. $12,471)
Capital University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 63 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University 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 Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Liberty University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/