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Regent University CofC Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary PC Tennessee| Charleston Southern University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
CSU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 31% |
Students |
CSU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 76% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Liberty University?
- Charleston Southern University is 38% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at CSU than Liberty University ($29,490.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Liberty University ($17,536 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 9.8% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,250 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Liberty University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 111.8% larger than aid received Liberty University ($26,417 vs. $12,471)
CSU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 40 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than CSU (86.8%)
CSU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Charleston Southern University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $700 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/