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Overview |
CofC | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CofC | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $249 |
Diversity |
CofC | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
CofC | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 76% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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 CofC based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 10,885 students)
CofC vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 70.7% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at CofC than Liberty University ($35,338.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Liberty University ($21,120 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 5.1% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,350 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 31.3% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($12,471 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 71 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Liberty University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $7,100 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,100)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $2,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,166)
- CofC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($222 vs. $249)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/